Florida Technical College

12900 Challenger Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826

Tel: (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 2,977 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Florida Technical College is one of 13 community colleges within Orange County, FL.
The nearest community college to Florida Technical College is Full Sail University (6.3 miles away).

Top Placements

Florida Technical College places 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 / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Private, for profit	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	136 staff	37 staff

Number of Programs Offered	38	10

The student population of Florida Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Florida Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	2,977 students	1,142 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	22:1	38:1

# Full-Time Students	2,977 students	487 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-
% Asian	-	2%

% Hispanic	58%	24%

% Black	17%	17%

% White	21%	69%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Unknown races	1%	-

Diversity Score	0.59	0.60

College Completion Rate	50%	58%

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

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	75%	90%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,270	$11,875

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,334	$6,334

Acceptance Rate	100%	74%

Source: 2016 (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 (6.3 miles away).