Emerald Coast Technical College
Emerald Coast Technical College is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in DeFuniak Springs, FL. It offers 18 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/5/2008 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Emerald Coast Technical College is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $7,300. 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 11 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Emerald Coast Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $7,300 | $1,700 | 1,350 Hours | 11 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $916 | $313 | 165 Hours | 2 Months | $3,862 |
| 3 | Electrician | $6,349 | $1,879 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $15,963 |
| 4 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $4,348 | $250 | 900 Hours | 9 Months | - |
| 5 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $4,023 | $250 | 750 Hours | 8 Months | $13,584 |
| 6 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $5,749 | $1,062 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 183 students attended Emerald Coast Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 13 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 24 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Emerald Coast Technical College is 79% and the retention rate is 85% at the school.
| Student Population | 183 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79% |
| Number of Faculty | 16 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Emerald Coast Technical College is $7,300
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,472 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,300 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,700 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $13,883 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $11,453 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,472 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Emerald Coast Technical College offers 18 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, 118 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 10 | 0 | 71 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 118 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Emerald Coast Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 118 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 26 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 21 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 71 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 26 |
| Total | 26 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 2 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 0 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 21 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 0 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 7 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 10 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 0 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 3 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 31 |
| Total | 71 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 183 students have enrolled into Emerald Coast Technical College. By gender, 97 male and 86 female students are attending the school.
There are 132 White (72.13%), 31 Black/African American (16.94%), 6 Hispanic (3.28%), 3 Asian (1.64%), and 17 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 183 | 97 | 86 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 31 | 7 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 132 | 83 | 49 |
| Two More | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 761 N 20th St, DeFuniak Springs, FL
- 850-892-1241
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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