Fort Myers Technical College

www.fortmyerstech.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$9,073

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

1,408

99.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.4%

364 Graduates

About

Fort Myers Technical College is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fort Myers Technical College were Automobile Mechanics Technology (37 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 591 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fort Myers Technical College. 35.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (283 degrees), 1.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,073.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Fort Myers Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$9,073

2021 Value

99.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fort Myers Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,073. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fort Myers Technical College grew by 99.8%.

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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77% of undergraduate students at Fort Myers Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 26.2% with respect to 2020, when 61% 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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 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 1,408 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College is 1,402 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 99.6% 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 49.3% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Black or African American, 1.42% Asian, 0.426% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.284% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fort Myers Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21%) and White Female (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,408 students. The full-time enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College is 1,402 and the part-time enrollment is 6.

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

81%

2021 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fort Myers Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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 (2021)

White
694 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
434 enrolled students
Black or African American
250 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fort Myers Technical College is 49.3% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Black or African American, 1.42% Asian, 0.426% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.284% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 175 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 (283 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fort Myers Technical College is Automobile Mechanics Technology (37 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (248 degrees awarded), Construction (38 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (95 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 (124,720 people), Other managers (59,071 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (58,577 people), Construction managers (37,964 people), and Social workers, all other (32,465 people).

The most specialized majors at Fort Myers Technical College in 2021 are Protective Services (248 degrees awarded), Construction (38 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

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 Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Fort Myers Technical College are Protective Services (248 degrees awarded), Construction (38 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (299,574 people), Elementary & secondary schools (129,228 people), Construction (98,015 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (46,329 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (43,457 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 (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
29 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
28 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fort Myers Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fort Myers Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

383

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

208

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 383 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College, which is 1.84 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (208).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 2.23 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

77%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 77% 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, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fort Myers Technical College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
283 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
199 degrees awarded
Black or African American
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fort Myers Technical College is white (283 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
195 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
136 degrees awarded
White Female
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fort Myers Technical College is white male (195 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (136 degrees).