Florida Technical College
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(407) 447-7300
- 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%.
Top Rankings
Florida Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 25% 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 |
| % 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
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Florida Technical College is Full Sail University (6.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Full Sail UniversityPublic20,170 students | 6.60 Mi3300 University Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 679-0100 6.6020,170 - Florida Career College-OrlandoPrivate for-profit889 students | 7.00 Mi989 North Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 956-5501 7.00889 - Herzing University-Winter ParkPrivate, non-profit612 students | 7.70 Mi1865 SR 436
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 478-0500 7.70612 - AdventHealth UniversityPrivate not-for-profit1,705 students | 10.50 Mi671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 303-7742 10.501,705 - Fortis College-Winter ParkPrivate, for profit14 students | 10.70 Mi1573 W. Fairbanks Ave Suite #100
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 843-3984 10.7014
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