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First Coast Technical College

First Coast Technical College is a Public, Less than 2 years school located in Saint Augustine, FL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $6,715 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 373 and it offers 24 programs. By program type, it has 3 12-weeks certificate, 10 1-year certificate, and 11 2-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 359 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at First Coast Technical College.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at First Coast Technical College is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $6,715 and the national average is $16,761.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program. The length of the program is 1350 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 14 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at First Coast Technical College with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at First Coast Technical College
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $6,715$16,761$1,1541350 Contact Hours14 Months
2Fire Science/Fire-fighting $4,071$3,205$460792 Contact Hours7 Months
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $4,683$15,620$1,1171200 Contact Hours12 Months
4Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $4,993$15,297$4171050 Contact Hours12 Months
5Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) $4,893$5,541$1,2041100 Contact Hours12 Months
6Culinary Arts/Chef Training $5,268$15,440$5771200 Contact Hours12 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at First Coast Technical College is $6,715 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
First Coast Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans .
59% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,486 (exclude student loans).
First Coast Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,715
Books & Supplies$1,154
Off-Campus Room & Board$13,496
Off-Campus Expenses$10,206
Average Financial Amount$3,486

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

First Coast Technical College offers 24 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 359 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at First Coast Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate3031
Less than 1 Year Certificate100138
2 Years Certificate110190
Total240359

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 31 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 138 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 190 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 31 completers-
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist✕16-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist✕15-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant✕0-
Total31
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist✕0-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist✕0-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 25 completers-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician✕25$24,500
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] ✕ 60 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting✕60-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 12 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕5-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician✕7-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 3 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 38 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)✕38-
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant✕0-
Total138
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] ✕ 6 completers-
Plant Nursery Operations and Management✕5-
Turf and Turfgrass Management✕1-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 35 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕20-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training✕15-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 26 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕14-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician✕12-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 15 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕15-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 108 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant✕33-
Medical/Clinical Assistant✕17-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)✕17-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training✕41-
Total190

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 373 students are attending at First Coast Technical College. There are 22 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 56 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1 (25.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 87 (full-time) and 59 (part-time).
The graduation rate of First Coast Technical College is 91% and the retention rate is 81% at the school.
First Coast Technical 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population373
Graduation Rate91%
Number of Faculty78
Student to Faculty Ratio4 to 1

Student Population at First Coast Technical

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 379 students enrolled into First Coast Technical College. By gender, 175 male and 204 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for First Coast Technical College.
Student Population By Gender
First Coast Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total379175204
Full-time373171202
Part-tme642
There are 258 White (68.07%), 65 Black/African American (17.15%), 37 Hispanic (9.76%), 12 Asian (3.17%), and 44 students with other races attending First Coast Technical College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at First Coast Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total379175204
American Indian/Native American000
Asian1275
Black/African American651649
Hispanic372116
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White258127131
Two More541
Un-Known202
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at First Coast Technical College, 131 students are aged 20 to 24 (34.56% of total students), 90 students are aged below 20 (23.75%), 14 students are aged above 50 (7.39%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at First Coast Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total379175204
Under 18110
Age 18-19895138
Age 20-21673433
Age 22-24642638
Age 25-29613229
Age 30-34391425
Age 35-391248
Age 40-4932923
Age 50-6414410

Directory and Accreditation Information

First Coast Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1980 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of First Coast Technical College.
2980 Collins Ave, Saint Augustine, FL
904-547-3282
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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