Southern Technical College
Fort Myers, Florida · Private, for-profit · 550 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,709 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,332 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,482 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,368 |
| $110k and up | $26,505 |
| All families (average) | $21,171 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,958 | -$1,392 | falls short | $11,098 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $49,650 | +$15,300 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,126 | +$50,776 | clears the bar | $24,666 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $44,987 | +$10,637 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $41,362 | +$7,012 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $34,673 | +$323 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $53,458 | +$19,108 | clears the bar | $29,430 | 1.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,896 | +$3,546 | clears the bar | $14,333 | 4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 76% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.