C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Suncoast Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Sarasota, Florida 34233
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 (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 51%
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
C+
64/100
Resources
B+
75/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
F
26/100

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

1,102
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
22%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$18,052
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Suncoast Technical College ▼

65% 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
$363,591
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,372
1-Year Change
-3.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$40,621
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,094
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
50%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
11%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 87th 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 Suncoast 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$45,213—————
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$40,364—————
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$27,214$38,310-26%#289 of 319#280—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$22,662$31,193+19%#191 of 1025#133—

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 Suncoast Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $363,591
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,372/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 34234 (5.8% cap, Sarasota)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

56%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$18,052
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$17,407
$30,001 - $48,000$16,019
$48,001 - $75,000$18,159

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Criminal Justice/Police Science 85 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 83 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 81 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 77 grads/yr Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 49 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 46 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 39 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 36 grads/yr Corrections 30 grads/yr Electrician 29 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 25 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 17 grads/yr Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 14 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 13 grads/yr Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification 13 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 10 grads/yr Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 10 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Suncoast 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
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Student Demographics

1,102
Total Students
36%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)
65%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 24%
Black 9%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 65%
With Family 35%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~721 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 99%
Hybrid (Some Online) 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Suncoast 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 Suncoast Technical College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Suncoast Technical College?
The graduation rate at Suncoast Technical College is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Suncoast Technical College a good school?
Suncoast Technical College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): 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 Suncoast Technical College?
Suncoast Technical College has a total enrollment of 1,102 students.
Is there rental demand near Suncoast Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 65% of students at Suncoast Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 721 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Sarasota area.

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