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Public, Less than 2-Year
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Okaloosa Technical College

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

Annual Tuition

$4,779

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

70.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$32,577

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Okaloosa Technical College is a distinguished Public, Less than 2-Year institution located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,779, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 70.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$9,558

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

3.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$2,577

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$16,212

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$41,982

Long-term projected return on your education investment

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.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
40.1%
59.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
62.5%
Hispanic
13.8%
Black
13.5%
Two or more
6.3%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
International
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Unknown
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

$4,779

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$13,412
$30k - $48k$13,499
$48k - $75k$15,127
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Pell Grant Recipients20.5%
Using Federal Loans0.0%
Historical 3yr Loan RepaymentN/A

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

87.2%

Success

70.2%

In-State Cost

$4,779

Age 25+ Students

42.9%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

194 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Fort Walton Beach (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 Walton Beach

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,211

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,319

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,526

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 Walton Beach metropolitan area.