First Coast Technical College

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2021 Average Net Price

$19,231

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

379

98.4% Full-Time

About

First Coast Technical College is a higher education institution located in St. Johns County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at First Coast Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (41 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (33 degrees), and General Cosmetology (20 degrees).

In 2021, 359 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at First Coast Technical College. 45.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (270 degrees), 5.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,231.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending First Coast Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$19,231

2021 Value

3.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 First Coast Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,231. Between 2020 and 2021, 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

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59% of undergraduate students at First Coast Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18% with respect to 2020, when 50% 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.

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 First Coast 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

First Coast Technical College had a total enrollment of 379 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at First Coast Technical College is 373 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 68.1% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 9.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.17% Asian, and 1.32% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at First Coast Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by White Male (33%) and Black or African American Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at First Coast Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 379 students. The full-time enrollment at First Coast Technical College is 373 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

81%

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 First Coast Technical College was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), First Coast Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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 (2021)

White
258 enrolled students
Black or African American
65 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at First Coast Technical College is 68.1% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 9.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.17% Asian, and 1.32% Two or More Races. 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, 31 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 (270 degrees awarded). There were 5.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at First Coast Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (41 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (33 degrees) and General Cosmetology (20 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (60 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (38 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 First Coast Technical College are Police officers (127,141 people), Other managers (94,066 people), Software developers (37,253 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (35,987 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (32,844 people).

The most specialized majors at First Coast Technical College in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (60 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at First Coast Technical College are Personal & Culinary Services (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (60 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (25 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 First Coast Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (306,581 people), Elementary & secondary schools (90,909 people), Construction (69,075 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (66,695 people), and Computer Systems Design (64,025 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 (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
41 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
33 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at First Coast Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 41 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

195

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

164

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 195 degrees were awarded to men at First Coast Technical College, which is 1.19 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (164).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at First Coast Technical College in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 29 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at First Coast Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 7.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

91%

100% Completion Time

93%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 91% 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, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 93% 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 (2021)

White
270 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at First Coast Technical College is white (270 degrees awarded). There were 5.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
167 degrees awarded
White Female
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at First Coast Technical College is white male (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (103 degrees).