Suncoast Technical College
Public certificate school in Sarasota, FL that costs an average of $14,884 a year after financial aid and graduates 42% of full-time students.
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Cost of Suncoast Technical College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,021 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $14,884 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $15,935 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,420 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,390 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,552 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Suncoast Technical College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 26% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,043 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,622 |
| Rank in Florida (earnings) | 17th of 134 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 13% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at Suncoast Technical College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 94 | $39,078 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 179 | $32,102 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 177 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 8 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 16 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 18 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 28 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 191 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 58 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 33 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 32 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 84 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 21 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 28 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 302 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Florida
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Technical College-South Campus | Orlando | $12,612 | — | — |
| Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College | Miami | $15,110 | — | $41,508 |
| George T Baker Aviation Technical College | Miami | $7,575 | — | $73,231 |
| Chipola College | Marianna | $1,458 | — | $42,998 |
| Sheridan Technical College | Hollywood | $8,092 | — | $44,207 |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples | $8,654 | — | $47,824 |
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton | — | — | $43,412 |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg | $22,071 | — | $36,632 |
About Suncoast Technical College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Sarasota, FL |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 1,116 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | sarasotacountyschools.net/o/stcsmc ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Suncoast Technical College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,021 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,884 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,935.
How much do Suncoast Technical College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,622 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 134 similar colleges in Florida.
What is Suncoast Technical College's graduation rate?
42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 26% of first-year students return for a second year.