C+

Above Average

Score: 58/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

84/100 · earnings-weighted

Fort Myers Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Fort Myers, Florida 33916

🌐 www.fortmyerstech.edu/

Outcomes

B+

78/100

Affordability

70/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

51/100

Prestige

33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

696

Total Enrollment

82%

Graduation Rate

82%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$14,072

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Fort Myers Technical College ▼

100% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$212,189

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,665

1-Year Change

-4.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fort Myers Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,082

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$36,467

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

81.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

19.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Fort Myers Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$58,949	$73,379	+27%	#35 of 176	#24	—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	$44,343	$64,719	+34%	#13 of 226	#5	—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	—	$53,839	-4%	#449 of 757	#396	—
Precision Metal Working	—	$46,511	-4%	#220 of 365	#189	—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$38,900	$44,255	-14%	#241 of 319	#210	—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	—	$35,118	+33%	#65 of 1025	#29	—
Computer Programming	—	$27,233	-52%	#17 of 17	#17	—
Culinary Arts and Related Services	—	$24,902	-19%	#62 of 68	#61	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $212,189
Avg rent near campus: $1,665/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33916 (6.1% cap, Fort Myers)

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🏆 Where Fort Myers Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Corrections

of 35 schools

#13

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

of 29 schools

#16

Criminal Justice/Police Science

of 100 schools

#26

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

67%

Receive Any Aid

35%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$14,072

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$14,348
$48,001 - $75,000	$15,020
$75,001 - $110,000	$12,298

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Criminal Justice/Police Science 145 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 63 grads/yr Corrections 59 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 50 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 49 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 49 grads/yr Electrician 48 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 35 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 27 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 25 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 20 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 19 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 13 grads/yr Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 12 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 9 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 9 grads/yr Energy Systems Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Biomedical Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Fort Myers Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Detectives and criminal investigators

$94k/yr 117,900 jobs

Police and sheriff's patrol officers

$76k/yr 698,800 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Bailiffs

$57k/yr 19,000 jobs

Private detectives and investigators

$52k/yr 43,600 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Student Demographics

696

Total Students

27%

Women

69%

Traditional Age (18-24)

100%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%

Hispanic 36%

Black 13%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 100%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~696 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 95%

Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 69%

25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fort Myers Technical College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Fort Myers Technical College?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Fort Myers Technical College?

The graduation rate at Fort Myers Technical College is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Fort Myers Technical College a good school?

Fort Myers Technical College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Fort Myers Technical College?

Fort Myers Technical College has a total enrollment of 696 students.

Is there rental demand near Fort Myers Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 100% of students at Fort Myers Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 696 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Fort Myers area.

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