Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Emerald Coast Technical College with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Emerald Coast Technical College
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $8,049$1,6961350 Contact Hours11 Months $18,035
2Welding Technology/Welder $5,503$7501050 Contact Hours10 Months $10,695
3Electrician $6,279$1,8791200 Contact Hours11 Months $15,963
4Network and System Administration/Administrator $4,978$2501050 Contact Hours10 Months $15,670
5Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $5,679$1,0621200 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
6Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications $4,278$250900 Contact Hours9 Months $9,299

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program which is the largest program at Emerald Coast Technical College.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $27,000 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Emerald Coast Technical Collegehas increased by 6.57% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Emerald Coast Technical College.
Living Costs Trends
Emerald Coast Technical College 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$8,786$7,684
2022$15,131$8,775
2023$10,856$10,586
2024$13,883$11,453
2025$15,300$11,700
Living Costs Trends Chart