Emerald Coast Technical College

www.ectc.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$11,550

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

250

43.6% Full-Time

About

Emerald Coast Technical College is a higher education institution located in Walton County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Emerald Coast Technical College were Electrician (15 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees), and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (11 degrees).

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Emerald Coast Technical College. 48.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (98 degrees), 9.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,550.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Emerald Coast Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$11,550

2021 Value

4.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Emerald Coast Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,550. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Emerald Coast Technical College grew by 4.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Emerald Coast Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64% of undergraduate students at Emerald Coast Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 12.3% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Emerald Coast Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Emerald Coast Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Emerald Coast Technical College had a total enrollment of 250 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Emerald Coast Technical College is 109 students and the part-time enrollment is 141. This means that 43.6% of students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Emerald Coast Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.4% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 5.6% Two or More Races, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.6% Asian.

Students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45%), followed by White Male (25.7%) and Black or African American Female (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Emerald Coast Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 250 students. The full-time enrollment at Emerald Coast Technical College is 109 and the part-time enrollment is 141.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Emerald Coast Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Emerald Coast Technical College was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Emerald Coast Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Emerald Coast Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
196 enrolled students
Black or African American
29 enrolled students
Two or More Races
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Emerald Coast Technical College is 78.4% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 5.6% Two or More Races, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.6% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Emerald Coast Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Emerald Coast Technical College is white (98 degrees awarded). There were 9.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Emerald Coast Technical College is Electrician (15 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees) and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Emerald Coast Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emerald Coast Technical College are Registered nurses (1,341,789 people), Software developers (513,036 people), Other managers (189,665 people), Medical & health services managers (151,489 people), and Pharmacists (132,796 people).

The most specialized majors at Emerald Coast Technical College in 2021 are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (14 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (23 degrees), and Health (52 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emerald Coast Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Emerald Coast Technical College are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (14 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (23 degrees), and Health (52 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emerald Coast Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,501,366 people), Computer Systems Design (581,939 people), Elementary & secondary schools (273,930 people), Outpatient care centers (226,358 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (209,826 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Emerald Coast Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
15 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
15 degree-majors awarded
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Emerald Coast Technical College was Electrician with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Emerald Coast Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Emerald Coast Technical College, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (57).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Emerald Coast Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Emerald Coast Technical College in Electrician, which is 14 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Emerald Coast Technical College in Phlebotamy Technician, which is 30 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 57% of students graduating from Emerald Coast Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Emerald Coast Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
98 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Emerald Coast Technical College is white (98 degrees awarded). There were 9.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
52 degrees awarded
White Female
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Emerald Coast Technical College is white male (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (46 degrees).