Suncoast Technical College
Suncoast Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Sarasota, FL. It offers 40 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1971 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Suncoast Technical College is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $6,669. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,350 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Suncoast Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $6,669 | $1,460 | 1,350 Hours | 13 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $7,752 | $1,820 | 1,800 Hours | 24 Months | $16,505 |
| 3 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $7,278 | $1,166 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
| 4 | Electrician | $4,353 | $1,225 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $15,963 |
| 5 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training | $5,304 | $843 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $18,726 |
| 6 | Business Administration and Management | $3,076 | $1,460 | 900 Hours | 10 Months | $29,282 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,116 students attended Suncoast Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 68 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 249 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 136 (full-time) and 256 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Suncoast Technical College is 50% and transfer-out rate is 3%. The retention rate is 26% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,116 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 50% |
| Number of Faculty | 317 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Suncoast Technical College is $6,669
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
23% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,494 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,669 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,460 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $21,580 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $17,537 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,494 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Suncoast Technical College offers 40 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, 729 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 | 130 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 9 | 0 | 227 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 25 | 0 | 347 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 25 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 729 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Suncoast Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 729 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 130 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 227 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 347 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 25 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 49 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 49 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 81 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 81 |
| Total | 130 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 17 completers |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 17 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 158 completers |
| Corrections | ✕ | 30 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 85 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 43 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 50 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 50 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 227 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 0 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 25 |
| Total | 25 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,116 students have enrolled into Suncoast Technical College. By gender, 712 male and 404 female students are attending the school.
There are 677 White (60.66%), 100 Black/African American (8.96%), 259 Hispanic (23.21%), 23 Asian (2.06%), and 315 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,116 | 712 | 404 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Black/African American | 100 | 37 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 259 | 167 | 92 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 677 | 464 | 213 |
| Two More | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 4748 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL
- 941-924-1365
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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