Suncoast Technical College

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2021 Average Net Price

$8,838

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,489

58.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.2%

187 Graduates

About

Suncoast Technical College is a higher education institution located in Sarasota County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Suncoast Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (73 degrees awarded), Communications Technology (28 degrees), and General Cosmetology (27 degrees).

In 2021, 636 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Suncoast Technical College. 46.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (417 degrees), 3.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,838.

In 2021, 26% of undergraduate students attending Suncoast Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$8,838

2021 Value

27.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Suncoast Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,838. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Suncoast Technical College grew by 27.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Suncoast 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

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26% of undergraduate students at Suncoast Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 23.5% with respect to 2020, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Suncoast 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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Suncoast Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Suncoast Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,489 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Suncoast Technical College is 866 students and the part-time enrollment is 623. This means that 58.2% of students enrolled at Suncoast Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Suncoast Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.74% Black or African American, 3.16% Two or More Races, 1.01% Asian, and 0.201% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Suncoast Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.7%), followed by White Female (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Suncoast Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,489 students. The full-time enrollment at Suncoast Technical College is 866 and the part-time enrollment is 623.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Suncoast Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

37%

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 Suncoast Technical College was 37%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Suncoast Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Suncoast Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
957 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
322 enrolled students
Black or African American
145 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Suncoast Technical College is 64.3% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.74% Black or African American, 3.16% Two or More Races, 1.01% Asian, and 0.201% 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, 42 fewer women than men received degrees from Suncoast Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Suncoast Technical College is white (417 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Suncoast Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (73 degrees awarded), followed by Communications Technology (28 degrees) and General Cosmetology (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Suncoast Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (39 degrees awarded), Protective Services (130 degrees), and Construction (25 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 Suncoast Technical College are Police officers (124,685 people), Other managers (54,306 people), Construction managers (37,730 people), Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,204 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (27,660 people).

The most specialized majors at Suncoast Technical College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (39 degrees awarded), Protective Services (130 degrees), Construction (25 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (49 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 Suncoast Technical College are Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, Administrative services managers, and Medical & health services managers

The most specialized majors at Suncoast Technical College are Communication Technologies (39 degrees awarded), Protective Services (130 degrees), Construction (25 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (49 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 Suncoast Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (295,870 people), Construction (96,132 people), Elementary & secondary schools (59,013 people), Legal services (34,077 people), and National security & international affairs (32,971 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Suncoast Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
73 degree-majors awarded
Communications Technology
28 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Suncoast Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 73 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

339

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

297

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 339 degrees were awarded to men at Suncoast Technical College, which is 1.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (297).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Suncoast Technical College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 2 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Suncoast Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 13.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

92%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 92% of students graduating from Suncoast Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Suncoast Technical College is Female and Asian (100% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.14% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
417 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
121 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Suncoast Technical College is white (417 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
240 degrees awarded
White Female
177 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Suncoast Technical College is white male (240 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (177 degrees).