Southern Technical College
Orlando, Florida · Private, for-profit · 1,875 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,224 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,966 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,033 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,503 |
| $110k and up | $24,757 |
| All families (average) | $20,623 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,084 | +$7,734 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,875 | -$2,475 | falls short | $11,250 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $40,511 | +$6,161 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 3.2 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's Degree | $42,765 | +$8,415 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $53,187 | +$18,837 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $32,498 | -$1,852 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $28,487 | -$5,863 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,799 | -$4,551 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 66% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.