Suncoast Technical College

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2023 Average Net Price

$18,052

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

1,102

45.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.1%

215 Graduates

About

Suncoast Technical College is a higher education institution located in Sarasota County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Suncoast Technical College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (75 degrees awarded) and Facial Treatment Specialist (51 degrees).

In 2023, 619 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Suncoast Technical College. 43.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (375 degrees), 2.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,052.

In 2023, 30% of undergraduate students attending Suncoast Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$18,052

2023 Value

23.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Suncoast Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,052. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Suncoast Technical College grew by 23.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Suncoast Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30% of undergraduate students at Suncoast Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 25% with respect to 2022, when 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Suncoast Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Suncoast Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,102 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Suncoast Technical College is 498 students and the part-time enrollment is 604. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Suncoast Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Suncoast Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.1% White, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.17% Black or African American, 3.18% Two or More Races, and 2.09% Asian.

Students enrolled at Suncoast Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.4%), followed by White Female (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Suncoast Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,102 students. The full-time enrollment at Suncoast Technical College is 498 and the part-time enrollment is 604.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Suncoast Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

22%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Suncoast Technical College was 22%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Suncoast Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
684 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
259 enrolled students
Black or African American
101 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Suncoast Technical College is 62.1% White, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.17% Black or African American, 3.18% Two or More Races, and 2.09% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 83 fewer women than men received degrees from Suncoast Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Suncoast Technical College is white (375 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Suncoast Technical College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (75 degrees awarded), followed by Facial Treatment Specialist (51 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Suncoast Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (114 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (113 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suncoast Technical College are Police officers (132,289 people), Other managers (59,502 people), Construction managers (43,997 people), Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (30,415 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (29,761 people).

The most specialized majors at Suncoast Technical College in 2023 are Protective Services (114 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (113 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (64 degrees), and Construction (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suncoast Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Suncoast Technical College are Protective Services (114 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (113 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (64 degrees), and Construction (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suncoast Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (299,430 people), Construction (103,177 people), Elementary & secondary schools (63,771 people), Legal services (35,572 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (32,500 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Suncoast Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
63 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
40 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Suncoast Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Suncoast Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

351

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

268

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 351 degrees were awarded to men at Suncoast Technical College, which is 1.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (268).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Suncoast Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Suncoast Technical College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 6.8 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Suncoast Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 3.41 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Suncoast Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Suncoast Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
375 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
138 degrees awarded
Black or African American
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Suncoast Technical College is white (375 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
230 degrees awarded
White Female
145 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Suncoast Technical College is white male (230 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (145 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$8.64M

2023 Salaries

4.89%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Suncoast Technical College paid a median of $8.64M in salaries, a 4.89% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.38% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 23.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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