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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Fort Myers, FL

Southern Technical College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in FL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$14,742

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

49.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,155

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Southern Technical College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Fort Myers, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $14,742, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 49.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$29,484

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,155

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$32,066

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$93,616

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 50%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Southern Technical College is $11,250.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
55.1%
44.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
50.0%
Black
28.2%
Hispanic
13.0%
Two or more
3.6%
Unknown
3.0%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$14,742

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$22,790
$30k - $48k$25,104
$48k - $75k$27,202
$75k+$27,849

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,250
Pell Grant Recipients69.9%
Using Federal Loans70.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment27.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

75.7%

Success

49.7%

In-State Cost

$14,742

Age 25+ Students

47.0%

Carnegie Class

Associate's: High Vocational

Working at 6yr

844 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Fort Myers (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Fort Myers (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Fort Myers

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,329

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,331

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,677

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Fort Myers metropolitan area.