D
Below Average
Score: 43/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

Southern Technical College

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Fort Myers, Florida 33907
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 50%
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
42/100
Resources
C
50/100
Experience
F
34/100
Prestige
F
21/100

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

532
Total Enrollment
50%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$36,155
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,841
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,250
Median debt at graduation
67.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
76.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 71st 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 Southern Technical College

Median pay of associate's degree 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$60,183$85,126+5%#291 of 962#225$24,666
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$53,458+10%#161 of 547#94$29,430
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$42,481$49,650-24%#530 of 560#534$22,500
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$29,632$44,987-18%#83 of 87#78—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$41,362—————
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$20,501$34,673-18%#447 of 476#417—

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

The Southern Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $201,118
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,400/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33931 (10.4% cap, Fort Myers Beach)

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🏆 Where Southern Technical College Ranks

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

#9
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
of 12 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,969 $14,969

Financial Aid

87%
Receive Any Aid
72%
Receive Pell Grants
79%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

532
Total Students
55%
Women
53%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 13%
Black 28%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%
Hybrid (Some Online) 54%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%
25-64 (Adult) 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern 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 Southern Technical College?
Tuition at Southern Technical College is $14,969 for in-state students and $14,969 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Southern Technical College?
The graduation rate at Southern Technical College is 50%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Southern Technical College a good school?
Southern Technical College has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Southern Technical College?
Southern Technical College has a total enrollment of 532 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology