Fort Myers Technical College

www.fortmyerstech.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$14,072

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

696

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

82%

493 Graduates

About

Fort Myers Technical College is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Fort Myers Technical College were Criminal Justice - Police Science (151 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (52 degrees), and Corrections (51 degrees).

In 2023, 672 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fort Myers Technical College. 24.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (336 degrees), 1.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (213 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fort Myers Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,072.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending Fort Myers Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$14,072

2023 Value

40%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fort Myers Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,072. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fort Myers Technical College grew by 40%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fort Myers 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

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68% of undergraduate students at Fort Myers Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 9.68% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3 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

Fort Myers Technical College had a total enrollment of 696 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College is 696 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fort Myers Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fort Myers Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% White, 35.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% Black or African American, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.431% Asian, 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.144% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fort Myers Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 696 students. The full-time enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College is 696 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

82%

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 Fort Myers Technical College was 82%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
319 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
250 enrolled students
Black or African American
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fort Myers Technical College is 45.8% White, 35.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% Black or African American, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.431% Asian, 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.144% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 342 fewer women than men received degrees from Fort Myers Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fort Myers Technical College is white (336 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (213 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Fort Myers Technical College is Criminal Justice - Police Science (151 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (52 degrees) and Corrections (51 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fort Myers Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (242 degrees awarded), Construction (81 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (81 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 Fort Myers Technical College are Police officers (133,454 people), Other managers (83,028 people), Construction managers (50,799 people), Software developers (41,985 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (30,773 people).

The most specialized majors at Fort Myers Technical College in 2023 are Protective Services (242 degrees awarded), Construction (81 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (46 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 Fort Myers Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Fort Myers Technical College are Protective Services (242 degrees awarded), Construction (81 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (46 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 Fort Myers Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (304,627 people), Construction (126,930 people), Elementary & secondary schools (71,120 people), Computer Systems Design (61,808 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (40,417 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Criminal Justice - Police Science
151 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
52 degrees awarded
Corrections
51 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Fort Myers Technical College was Criminal Justice - Police Science with 151 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Fort Myers Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

507

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

165

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 507 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College, which is 3.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (165).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 4.59 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 10.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 72% of students graduating from Fort Myers Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fort Myers Technical College is Male and Two or More Races (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
336 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
213 degrees awarded
Black or African American
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fort Myers Technical College is white (336 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (213 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
268 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
166 degrees awarded
White Female
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fort Myers Technical College is white male (268 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (166 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$4.66M

2023 Salaries

3.66%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fort Myers Technical College paid a median of $4.66M in salaries, a 3.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.27% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.769% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

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