Fort Myers Technical College

www.fortmyerstech.edu

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2024 Average Net Price
$8,551
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
764
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
81.1%
494 Graduates

About

Fort Myers Technical College is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fort Myers Technical College were Automobile Mechanics Technology (49 degrees awarded), Electrician (33 degrees), and Plumber (8 degrees).

In 2024, 715 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fort Myers Technical College. 25.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 74.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (343 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (236 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,551.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Fort Myers Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$8,551
2024 Value
39.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fort Myers Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,551. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fort Myers Technical College grew by 39.2%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

69%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69% of undergraduate students at Fort Myers Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.47% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Fort Myers Technical College had a total enrollment of 764 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College is 764 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fort Myers Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fort Myers Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.9% White, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Black or African American, 2.88% Two or More Races, 0.524% Asian, and 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fort Myers Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 764 students. The full-time enrollment at Fort Myers Technical College is 764 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

87%
2024 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 Fort Myers Technical College was 87%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    343 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    268 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    108 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fort Myers Technical College is 44.9% White, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Black or African American, 2.88% Two or More Races, 0.524% Asian, and 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 353 fewer women than men received degrees from Fort Myers Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fort Myers Technical College is white (343 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (236 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fort Myers Technical College is Automobile Mechanics Technology (49 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (33 degrees) and Plumber (8 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fort Myers Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), Construction (82 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (83 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 Fort Myers Technical College are Police officers (134,625 people), Other managers (88,004 people), Construction managers (53,156 people), Software developers (44,058 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (32,123 people).

The most specialized majors at Fort Myers Technical College in 2024 are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), Construction (82 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), and Precision Production (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Fort Myers Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fort Myers Technical College are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), Construction (82 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), and Precision Production (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Fort Myers Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (305,589 people), Construction (137,443 people), Elementary & secondary schools (79,585 people), Computer Systems Design (69,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (43,164 people).

The most specialized majors at Fort Myers Technical College are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), Construction (82 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), and Precision Production (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fort Myers Technical College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Welding Technology
    35 degrees awarded
  2. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
    27 degrees awarded
  3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fort Myers Technical College was Welding Technology with 35 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

534
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
181
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 534 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College, which is 2.95 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (181).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 4.37 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Myers Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

76%
100% Completion Time
82%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 76% of students graduating from Fort Myers Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    343 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    236 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fort Myers Technical College is white (343 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (236 degrees).

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Male
    282 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    179 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fort Myers Technical College is white male (282 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (179 degrees).

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