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William T McFatter Technical College

William T McFatter Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Davie, FL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $4,705 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 811 and it offers 36 programs(10 online programs).
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at William T McFatter Technical College is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $4,556 and the national average is $18,035.
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 11 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at William T McFatter Technical College with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at William T McFatter Technical College
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,556$18,035$1,2031350 Contact Hours11 Months
2Fire Science/Fire-fighting $3,049$3,136$1,473492 Contact Hours4 Months
3Game and Interactive Media Design $1,925-$233600 Contact Hours6 Months
4Welding Technology/Welder $3,843$10,695$3001050 Contact Hours10 Months
5Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia $1,914$15,070$2161050 Contact Hours10 Months
6Culinary Arts/Chef Training $3,795$18,726$8061200 Contact Hours12 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at William T McFatter Technical College is $4,705 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
William T McFatter Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,904 (exclude student loans).
William T McFatter Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,705
Books & Supplies$1,203
Off-Campus Room & Board$17,528
Off-Campus Expenses$6,300
Average Financial Amount$3,904

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

William T McFatter Technical College offers 36 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 596 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at William T McFatter Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate110221
2 Years Certificate230337
4 Years Certificate2038
Total360596

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 221 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 337 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 38 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 19 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance✕19-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 21 completers-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef✕15-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training✕6-
Education [+] ✕ 10 completers-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)✕10-
Work and Family Studies [+] ✕ 10 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant✕10-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] ✕ 56 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting✕56-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 5 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕5-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 37 completers-
Game and Interactive Media Design✕37-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 63 completers-
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician✕17-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)✕38-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide✕8-
Total221
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia✕8-
Communications Technologies [+] ✕ 24 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician✕15-
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator✕9-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 27 completers-
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification✕13-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design✕7-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications✕7-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance✕0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 24 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training✕24-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 27 completers-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician✕27-
Legal Studies [+] ✕ 6 completers-
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary✕6-
Construction Trades [+] ✕ 23 completers-
Electrician✕23-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 29 completers-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician✕10-
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician✕19-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 26 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕26-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 25 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art✕10-
Photography✕15-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 95 completers-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary✕5-
Medical/Clinical Assistant✕31-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant✕20-
Optometric Technician/Assistant✕2-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training✕37-
Business [+] ✕ 23 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping✕14-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science✕9-
Total337
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 21 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕21-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 17 completers-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician✕17-
Total38

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 811 students are attending at William T McFatter Technical College. There are 58 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 88 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 141 (full-time) and 101 (part-time).
The graduation rate of William T McFatter Technical College is 58% and the retention rate is 69% at the school.
William T McFatter Technical 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population811
Graduation Rate58%
Number of Faculty146
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1

Student Population at William T McFatter Technical

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 833 students enrolled into William T McFatter Technical College. By gender, 535 male and 298 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for William T McFatter Technical College.
Student Population By Gender
William T McFatter Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total833535298
Full-time833535298
There are 198 White (23.77%), 280 Black/African American (33.61%), 294 Hispanic (35.29%), 30 Asian (3.60%), and 322 students with other races attending William T McFatter Technical College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at William T McFatter Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total833535298
American Indian/Native American743
Asian301713
Black/African American280149131
Hispanic29420094
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander321
White19814949
Two More21147
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
William T McFatter Technical College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
26 students (3.12% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 7 students (0.84% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for William T McFatter Technical College.
Distance Learning Student Population at William T McFatter Technical College
Number of Students
Total833
Enrolled Online Exclusively26
Enrolled Some Online Courses7
Not in Online Courses800
By age range, at William T McFatter Technical College, 242 students are aged 20 to 24 (29.05% of total students), 291 students are aged below 20 (34.93%), 26 students are aged above 50 (5.04%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at William T McFatter Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total833535298
Under 1823314588
Age 18-19584315
Age 20-211127438
Age 22-241308644
Age 25-291208139
Age 30-34795128
Age 35-39381622
Age 40-49372017
Age 50-6421156
Over 64541

Directory and Accreditation Information

William T McFatter Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (10/25/1989 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of William T McFatter Technical College.
6500 Nova Drive, Davie, FL
754-321-5700
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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