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Fort Myers Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Fort Myers, Florida, Fort Myers Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Fort Myers 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.

Fort Myers 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Fort Myers Technical College is reported to be 35%, 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 35%.

Fort Myers 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 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Fort Myers Technical College are Corrections, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Corrections

Program Length 3 months
Tuition and Fees $1,226
Books and Supplies $992
Total Cost $2,218

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Fort Myers Technical College received on average $3,843 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.

$3,843
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 191 30% $5,328 $1,017,728
Other Federal Grant 376 58% $3,797 $1,427,823
State Grant/Scholarships 65 10% $3,896 $253,208
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 51 8% $4,111 $209,679
Total Grant & Scholarships 492 76% $3,843 $1,890,710

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fort Myers Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fort Myers Technical College students is 35.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.5%.

35.4%

  • African American 32.1% 27 students
  • white 36.2% 97 students
  • hispanic 35.9% 57 students

Service Offerings

Fort Myers 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

Fort Myers Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent