Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at First Coast Technical College with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at First Coast Technical College
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Fire Science/Fire-fighting $4,071$1,868792 Contact Hours7 Months $3,136
2Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $6,307$1,2351350 Contact Hours12 Months $18,035
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $6,264$1,4031200 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
4Welding Technology/Welder $6,825$8441050 Contact Hours10 Months $10,695
5Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist $1,164$641220 Contact Hours2 Months $6,435
6Culinary Arts/Chef Training $5,400$6891200 Contact Hours11 Months $18,726

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 Fire Science/Fire-fighting program which is the largest program at First Coast Technical College.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $10,112 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at First Coast Technical Collegehas decreased by 0.43% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at First Coast Technical College.
Living Costs Trends
First Coast Technical College 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$19,668$10,968
2022$22,946$12,796
2023$13,496$10,206
2024$13,496$10,206
2025$7,695$2,417
Living Costs Trends Chart