Florida Technical College

12900 Challenger Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826

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Florida Technical College is one big family. The school is full of like-minded individuals working toward the common goal of increased career potential and brighter futures. FTC was founded in 1982 to provide post-secondary training in specialized business fields. We offer both Associate Degree and Diploma Programs in today's fastest growing occupations. Florida Technical College programs are exciting and dynamic, evolving over the years to meet the needs of students and the job marketplace. Centrally located, Orlando campus is within minutes of both downtown Orlando and Winter Park. Restaurants, shopping centers, and ample housing accommodations are within easy access of the campus.

School Highlights

Florida Technical College serves 3,950 students (100% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.

Florida Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Florida Technical College	(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level	Four or more years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Private for-profit	Private, for profit
Total Faculty	136 staff	55 staff

Number of Programs Offered	38	10

The student population of Florida Technical College has grown by 32% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.

The Florida Technical College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,950 students	2,723 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	29:1	34:1

# Full-Time Students	3,950 students	789 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-
% Asian	1%	3%

% Hispanic	54%	28%

% Black	22%	19%

% White	15%	39%

% Two or more races	3%	3%

% Non Resident races	3%	3%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity Score	0.64	0.73

College Completion Rate	50%	58%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$28,200	$30,300

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	84%	88%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,266	$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,222	$5,500

Acceptance Rate	100%	74%

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Florida Technical College offers both associate degree programs and diploma programs. And you can earn your degree in as little as 18 months. The keys to our successful educational programs include experienced instructors; modern facilities and equipment; extensive hands-on training; career services and professional preparation seminars; and a supportive classroom learning environment. Florida Technical College is a Junior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associates of Science degrees and academic diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Orlando campus is in a new location at 12689 Challenger Parkway in a 28,000 square-foot building containing classrooms, computer labs, learning resource center, administrative offices and a new medical lab. The school is situated on the east side of Orlando, off Alafaya Trail, just minutes from the East-West Expressway.

The nearest community college to Florida Technical College is Full Sail University (6.6 miles away).