First Coast Technical College
First Coast Technical College is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Saint Augustine, FL. It offers 22 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1980 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at First Coast Technical College is Fire Science/Fire-fighting and the 2025 tuition and fees is $4,071. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Fire Science/Fire-fighting programs ($3,136). The length of the program is 792 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 7 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at First Coast Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | $4,071 | $1,868 | 792 Hours | 7 Months | $3,136 |
| 2 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $6,307 | $1,235 | 1,350 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 3 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $6,264 | $1,403 | 1,200 Hours | 11 Months | $16,042 |
| 4 | Welding Technology/Welder | $6,825 | $844 | 1,050 Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | $1,164 | $641 | 220 Hours | 2 Months | $6,435 |
| 6 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training | $5,400 | $689 | 1,200 Hours | 11 Months | $18,726 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 727 students attended First Coast Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 16 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 66 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 77 (full-time) and 72 (part-time).
The graduation rate of First Coast Technical College is 77% and the retention rate is 84% at the school.
| Student Population | 727 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Number of Faculty | 82 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of First Coast Technical College is $4,071
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
57% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,091 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $4,071 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,868 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,695 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,417 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,091 |
Offered Certificate Programs
First Coast Technical College offers 22 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 536 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 86 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 9 | 0 | 225 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 11 | 0 | 225 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 536 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at First Coast Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 536 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 86 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 225 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 225 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 86 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 55 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 31 |
| Total | 86 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 45 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 45 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 134 completers |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 134 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 17 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 4 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 25 |
| Total | 225 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | 8 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | ✕ | 3 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 62 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 41 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 21 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 21 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 26 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 105 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 15 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 6 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 22 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 62 |
| Total | 225 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 727 students have enrolled into First Coast Technical College. By gender, 414 male and 313 female students are attending the school.
There are 488 White (67.13%), 122 Black/African American (16.78%), 73 Hispanic (10.04%), 11 Asian (1.51%), and 106 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 727 | 414 | 313 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 122 | 27 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 44 | 29 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 488 | 316 | 172 |
| Two More | 32 | 21 | 11 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 2980 Collins Ave, Saint Augustine, FL
- 904-547-3282
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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