Southern Technical College

www.southerntech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,969

5.53% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,016

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

532

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.7%

92 Graduates

About

Southern Technical College is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern Technical College were Medical Assistant (207 degrees awarded), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (172 degrees), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (77 degrees).

In 2023, 701 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Technical College. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (371 degrees), 2.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (142 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Technical College is $14,969, which is $2,778 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 746 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Technical College is $14,969, which is $2,778 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,016.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Southern Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,969

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Technical College was $14,969. The cost of tuition at Southern Technical College is $2,778 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,016

2023 Value

15.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,016. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Technical College grew by 15.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern 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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,164

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Technical College was of $11,164 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 17.8% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Southern Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 9.21% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 746 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southern Technical College had a total enrollment of 532 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Technical College is 532 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% Two or More Races, 1.13% Asian, 0.752% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Black or African American Female (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 532 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Technical College is 532 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

76%

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 Southern Technical College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Southern Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
266 enrolled students
Black or African American
150 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
69 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Technical College is 50% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% Two or More Races, 1.13% Asian, 0.752% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 223 more women than men received degrees from Southern Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Technical College is white (371 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (142 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern Technical College is Medical Assistant (207 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical & Electronics Engineering (172 degrees) and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (77 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (172 degrees), and Health (433 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Technical College are Registered nurses (1,564,340 people), Software developers (1,175,022 people), Other managers (1,160,738 people), Accountants & auditors (1,069,457 people), and Financial managers (569,981 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Technical College in 2023 are Agriculture (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (172 degrees), Health (433 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Technical College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southern Technical College are Agriculture (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (172 degrees), Health (433 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
207 degrees awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
172 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
77 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern Technical College was Medical Assistant with 207 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

239

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

462

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College, which is 0.517 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (462).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which is 16.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 196 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College in Medical Assistant, which is 13.1 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Southern 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Technical College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
371 degrees awarded
Black or African American
142 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Technical College is white (371 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (142 degrees).

4.42% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
252 degrees awarded
White Male
119 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Technical College is white female (252 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (119 degrees).

Operations

Southern Technical College employs 17 Instructors. Most academics at Southern Technical College are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees, and Service with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.85M

2023 Salaries

0.653%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southern Technical College paid a median of $7.85M in salaries, a 0.653% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.56% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.1M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Technical College paid a total of $1.1M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 14% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Technical College was Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees, and Service with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Technical College was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Technical College.

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