Southern Technical College

Private for-profit certificate school in Fort Myers, FL that costs an average of $21,362 a year after financial aid and graduates 72% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,362
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
72%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,739

Private for-profitSmall city550 undergraduates

Cost of Southern Technical College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$27,995
Tuition and fees, in-state$16,290
Books and supplies$0
Average net price after aid$21,362

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$19,421
$30,001–48,000$22,951
$48,001–75,000$26,749
$75,001–110,000$27,824
$110,001+$27,995

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Southern Technical College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate72%
First-year retention58%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,718
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,739
Rank in Florida (earnings)31st of 134 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$11,083
Typical monthly loan payment$126 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants68%
Students with federal loans71%

Majors and programs at Southern Technical College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering351$38,598$9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services357$33,287$11,250
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians77$26,431$9,070
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)———
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences53——

Associate's degree programs (7)

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InterAmerican Technical InstituteMiami$27,380——
Florida International Training InstituteMiami$28,68979%—
Aveda Institute-Tampa BayClearwater$26,344—$34,393
FVI School of Nursing and TechnologyMiami$46,52374%$27,585
National Aviation Academy of Tampa BayClearwater$31,137—$68,906
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About Southern Technical College

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationFort Myers, FL
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates550
Student-to-faculty ratio20 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Websitesoutherntech.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Southern Technical College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $27,995 a year (tuition and fees: $16,290). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,362 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,421.

How much do Southern Technical College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,739 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 31st of 134 similar colleges in Florida.

What is Southern Technical College's graduation rate?

72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.