Okaloosa Technical College
Fort Walton Beach, Florida · Public · 421 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 11 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,365 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,452 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,080 |
| All families (average) | $18,819 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,837 | +$11,487 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,456 | -$8,894 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,068 | +$4,718 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,362 | +$6,012 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 82% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.