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Emerald Coast Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Emerald Coast Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Emerald Coast Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Emerald Coast Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Emerald Coast Technical College is 75% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Emerald Coast Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Emerald Coast Technical College are Electrician, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrician

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Welding Technology/Welder

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Emerald Coast Technical College was $11,550. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Emerald Coast Technical College net price calculator

$11,550

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Emerald Coast Technical College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,550 $491 (4%) $11,550
2021 $11,059 $59 $11,059
2020 $11,000 $3,243 (23%) $11,053
2019 $14,243 $6,192 (77%) $14,243
2018 $8,051 $2,407 (23%) $7,699 $8,260
2017 $10,458 $761 (7%) $10,458
2016 $11,219 $6,223 (125%) $11,219
2015 $4,996 $4,508 (47%) $4,996
2014 $9,504 -- $3,434 $3,113

How does Emerald Coast Technical College's $11,550 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Fort Myers Technical College logo Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers FL
Public $9,073 21% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Emerald Coast Technical College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Emerald Coast Technical College received on average $5,519 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,519
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 12 50% $6,691 $80,286
Other Federal Grant 13 54% $6,360 $82,686
State Grant/Scholarships 5 21% $3,199 $15,997
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 4% $650 $650
Total Grant & Scholarships 18 75% $5,519 $99,333

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$2,762
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Emerald Coast Technical College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 52

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 31 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

No graduate

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 23

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Computer Programming/Programmer

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 15 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 11 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 11 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

73.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 15 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students dropped out of the school.

26.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Emerald Coast Technical College is slightly skewed towards women students, with 54.0% of undergraduate students being women and 46.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 250, with 135 women and 115 men.

  • men 46.0% 115 students
  • women 54.0% 135 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 19% 47 students
  • 18-19 18% 44 students
  • 25-29 18% 44 students
  • 22-24 13% 32 students
  • 30-34 13% 31 students
  • 35-39 8% 19 students
  • 50-64 5% 13 students
  • 40-49 5% 12 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Emerald Coast Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Emerald Coast Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)