- Erwin Technical College, sometimes known as D. G. Erwin Technical Center, is a public vocational school in Tampa, Florida. It is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools system. It was founded in 1925. Most classes and all administrative offices are located in the two-story main building.
School Highlights
Erwin Technical College serves 581 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Erwin Technical College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1925
Total Faculty
38 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
23
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Erwin Technical College has declined by 33% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Erwin Technical College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
581 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
581 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
581 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
581 students
552 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
39%
32%
% Black
37%
20%
% White
18%
33%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,200
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,000
$9,113
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,487
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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