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Florida Panhandle 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 10 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Chipley, Florida, Florida Panhandle Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Florida Panhandle 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.

Florida Panhandle 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Florida Panhandle Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Florida Panhandle Technical College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 74%.

Florida Panhandle Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College are Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General, Electrician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, 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

Carpentry/Carpenter

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

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 Florida Panhandle Technical College was $2,079. 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

Florida Panhandle Technical College net price calculator

$2,079

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 Florida Panhandle 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 $2,079 $3,749 (64%) $2,190 $2,293
2021 $5,828 $4,693 (45%) $5,765 $2,649 $2,649
2020 $10,521 $2,452 (19%) $10,283 $10,596 $11,573
2019 $12,973 $5,911 (31%) $11,713 $12,724 $12,745
2018 $18,884 $1,737 (10%) $15,765 $17,630 $18,023
2017 $17,147 $2,050 (14%) $14,525 $15,533 $15,954
2016 $15,097 $4,962 (25%) $15,233 $16,157 $16,163
2015 $20,059 $24 $18,836 $20,013 $20,131
2014 $20,083 -- $19,223 $20,024 $21,169

How does Florida Panhandle Technical College's $2,079 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
Lake Technical College logo Lake Technical College
Eustis FL
Public $11,817 468% Expensive
Fort Myers Technical College logo Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers FL
Public $9,073 336% Expensive
Orange Technical College-Westside Campus logo Orange Technical College-Westside Campus
Winter Garden FL
Public $11,322 445% Expensive
Michigan Career and Technical Institute logo Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Plainwell MI
Public $5,473 163% Expensive
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center logo Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Fort Cobb OK
Public $3,133 51% Expensive
Osceola Technical College logo Osceola Technical College
Kissimmee FL
Public $4,721 127% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Florida Panhandle Technical College during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at Florida Panhandle Technical College received on average $2,508 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.

$2,508
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 123 37% $2,497 $307,168
Other Federal Grant 129 39% $2,449 $315,963
State Grant/Scholarships 41 12% $3,177 $130,262
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 4% $197 $2,758
Total Grant & Scholarships 179 54% $2,508 $448,983

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.

$2,917
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Florida Panhandle Technical College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 85

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

No graduate

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

No graduate

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

No graduate

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 54

Corrections

Undergraduate Certificate 44 students

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 17

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 13

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Information Technology

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 10

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Instrumentation Technology/Technician

No graduate

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

No graduate

Communication and Journalism

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 335 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 97 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 97 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

29.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 335 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 210 students dropped out of the school.

62.7%

Transferred Out

Out of 335 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 24 students transferred out of the school.

7.2%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 4 students are still enrolled in the school.

1.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Florida Panhandle Technical College is slightly skewed towards men students, with 53.6% of undergraduate students being men and 46.4% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 347, with 161 women and 186 men.

  • men 53.6% 186 students
  • women 46.4% 161 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 23% 80 students
  • 22-24 19% 66 students
  • 18-19 17% 60 students
  • 25-29 16% 54 students
  • 30-34 9% 31 students
  • 40-49 6% 20 students
  • 35-39 3% 11 students
  • 50-64 2% 7 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Florida Panhandle 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

Florida Panhandle 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training