Florida Academy
Florida Academy is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Fort Myers, FL. It offers 9 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (10/1/2010 - 3/1/2013).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Florida Academy is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $10,100. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist programs ($9,978). The length of the program is 600 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 Florida Academy.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $10,100 | $1,865 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $9,978 |
| 2 | Barbering/Barber | $8,450 | $2,000 | 600 Hours | 8 Months | $14,546 |
| 3 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $9,750 | $1,620 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $12,154 |
| 4 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $13,000 | $945 | 600 Hours | 8 Months | $13,584 |
| 5 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,700 | $2,690 | 1,200 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 6 | Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | $5,150 | $1,110 | 300 Hours | 3 Months | $6,435 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 356 students attended Florida Academy in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 8 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 20 (full-time) and 8 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Florida Academy is 79% and the retention rate is 76% at the school.
| Student Population | 356 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79% |
| Number of Faculty | 19 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Florida Academy is $10,100
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,187 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,100 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,865 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $5,180 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,680 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,187 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Florida Academy offers 9 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, 369 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 | 33 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 6 | 0 | 304 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 369 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Florida Academy are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 369 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 33 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 304 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 32 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 33 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 33 |
| Total | 33 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 150 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 40 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 37 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 73 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 79 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 79 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 75 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 21 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 54 |
| Total | 304 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 32 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 21 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | ✕ | 11 |
| Total | 32 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 356 students have enrolled into Florida Academy. By gender, 128 male and 228 female students are attending the school.
There are 122 White (34.27%), 73 Black/African American (20.51%), 141 Hispanic (39.61%), 3 Asian (0.84%), and 158 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 356 | 128 | 228 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 73 | 28 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 61 | 80 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 122 | 32 | 90 |
| Two More | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory Information
- 4387 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL
- 239-489-2282
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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