First Coast Technical College

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2022 Average Net Price

$19,982

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

373

98.4% Full-Time

About

First Coast Technical College is a higher education institution located in St. Johns County, FL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at First Coast Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (60 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (42 degrees), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (21 degrees).

In 2022, 413 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at First Coast Technical College. 47.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (302 degrees), 4.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,982.

In 2022, 80% of undergraduate students attending First Coast Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$19,982

2022 Value

3.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 First Coast Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,982. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of First Coast Technical College grew by 3.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of First Coast 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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80% of undergraduate students at First Coast Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 35.6% with respect to 2021, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at First Coast 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.

Enrollment

First Coast Technical College had a total enrollment of 373 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at First Coast Technical College is 367 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 98.4% of students enrolled at First Coast Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at First Coast Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.5% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.14% Two or More Races, and 1.88% Asian.

Students enrolled at First Coast Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (34.6%) and Black or African American Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at First Coast Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 373 students. The full-time enrollment at First Coast Technical College is 367 and the part-time enrollment is 6.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2022 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 First Coast Technical College was 74%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
263 enrolled students
Black or African American
53 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at First Coast Technical College is 70.5% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.14% Two or More Races, and 1.88% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 21 fewer women than men received degrees from First Coast Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at First Coast Technical College is white (302 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at First Coast Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (60 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (42 degrees) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (21 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at First Coast Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (93 degrees awarded), Protective Services (87 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (44 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at First Coast Technical College are Registered nurses (1,406,116 people), Medical & health services managers (158,568 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (141,473 people), Other managers (135,525 people), and Pharmacists (135,184 people).

The most specialized majors at First Coast Technical College in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (93 degrees awarded), Protective Services (87 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (44 degrees), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), and Precision Production (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at First Coast Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at First Coast Technical College are Personal & Culinary Services (93 degrees awarded), Protective Services (87 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (44 degrees), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), and Precision Production (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at First Coast Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,517,223 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (335,404 people), Elementary & secondary schools (284,883 people), Outpatient care centers (252,440 people), and Offices of physicians (208,222 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
60 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
42 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at First Coast Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

217

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

196

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 217 degrees were awarded to men at First Coast Technical College, which is 1.11 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (196).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 76 degrees were awarded to men at First Coast Technical College in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 6.91 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 54 degrees were awarded to men at First Coast Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 9 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

86%

100% Completion Time

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 86% of students graduating from First Coast Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
302 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at First Coast Technical College is white (302 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
165 degrees awarded
White Female
137 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at First Coast Technical College is white male (165 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (137 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$4.62M

2022 Salaries

3.83%

growth from 2021

In 2022, First Coast Technical College paid a median of $4.62M in salaries, a 3.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.8% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 10.9% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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