Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Fort Myers, FL. It offers 32 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1978 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Fort Myers Technical College is Criminal Justice/Police Science and the 2024 tuition and fees is $2,529. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Criminal Justice/Police Science programs ($5,892). The length of the program is 770 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 5 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Fort Myers Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Justice/Police Science | $2,529 | $1,967 | 770 Hours | 5 Months | $5,892 |
| 2 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $5,351 | $2,934 | 1,800 Hours | 17 Months | $16,505 |
| 3 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $921 | $865 | 300 Hours | 3 Months | $4,986 |
| 4 | Corrections | $1,271 | $1,145 | 420 Hours | 4 Months | $9,945 |
| 5 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $575 | $135 | 165 Hours | 2 Months | $4,480 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 562 students attended Fort Myers Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 37 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 79 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Fort Myers Technical College is 75% and the retention rate is 83% at the school.
| Student Population | 562 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75% |
| Number of Faculty | 38 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Fort Myers Technical College is $2,529
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
62% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,937 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $2,529 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,967 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $11,060 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,995 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,937 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Fort Myers Technical College offers 32 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 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, 640 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 | 53 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 6 | 0 | 259 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 19 | 1 | 224 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 104 |
| Total | 32 | 1 | 640 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Fort Myers Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 640 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 53 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 259 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 224 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 104 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Corrections | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 53 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 53 |
| Total | 53 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 6 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 209 completers |
| Corrections | ✕ | 87 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 66 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice (other) | ✕ | 24 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 32 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 44 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 44 |
| Total | 259 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 49 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 41 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 8 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 55 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 13 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 42 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 104 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 562 students have enrolled into Fort Myers Technical College. By gender, 421 male and 141 female students are attending the school.
There are 241 White (42.88%), 98 Black/African American (17.44%), 193 Hispanic (34.34%), 9 Asian (1.60%), and 213 students with other races. 7 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 562 | 421 | 141 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 98 | 53 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 193 | 145 | 48 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 241 | 201 | 40 |
| Two More | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Directory Information
- 3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL
- 239-334-4544
- School Website
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