Okaloosa Technical College

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2023 Average Net Price

$15,421

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

429

86.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

88.8%

111 Graduates

About

Okaloosa Technical College is a higher education institution located in Okaloosa County, FL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Okaloosa Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (25 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (17 degrees).

In 2023, 198 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Okaloosa Technical College. 35.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (128 degrees), 5.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,421.

In 2023, 41% of undergraduate students attending Okaloosa Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$15,421

2023 Value

39.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Okaloosa Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,421. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Okaloosa Technical College grew by 39.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Okaloosa 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

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41% of undergraduate students at Okaloosa Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.82% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Okaloosa 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

Okaloosa Technical College had a total enrollment of 429 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College is 370 students and the part-time enrollment is 59. This means that 86.2% of students enrolled at Okaloosa Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Okaloosa Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.5% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 6.29% Two or More Races, 2.1% Asian, and 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Okaloosa Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36%), followed by White Female (25.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 429 students. The full-time enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College is 370 and the part-time enrollment is 59.

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

Retention Rate over Time

87%

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 Okaloosa Technical College was 87%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
268 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
59 enrolled students
Black or African American
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Okaloosa Technical College is 62.5% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 6.29% Two or More Races, 2.1% Asian, and 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 56 fewer women than men received degrees from Okaloosa Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Okaloosa Technical College is white (128 degrees awarded). There were 5.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Okaloosa Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (25 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Okaloosa Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Software developers (607,709 people), Other managers (135,779 people), Computer occupations, all other (123,005 people), Computer & information systems managers (113,916 people), and Computer support specialists (87,158 people).

The most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Engineering Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Computer Systems Design (580,869 people), Construction (134,059 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (92,158 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (78,740 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (72,713 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
31 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
25 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Okaloosa Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 31 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

127

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College, which is 1.79 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (71).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 6.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 14.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

94%

100% Completion Time

94%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 94% of students graduating from Okaloosa Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 94% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Okaloosa Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
128 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Okaloosa Technical College is white (128 degrees awarded). There were 5.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
90 degrees awarded
White Female
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Okaloosa Technical College is white male (90 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (38 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.11M

2023 Salaries

12.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Okaloosa Technical College paid a median of $2.11M in salaries, a 12.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 22.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.68% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

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