Florida Panhandle Technical College

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2021 Average Net Price

$2,079

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

347

75.2% Full-Time

About

Florida Panhandle Technical College is a higher education institution located in Washington County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Florida Panhandle Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (27 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (17 degrees), and Welding Technology (10 degrees).

In 2021, 234 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (174 degrees), 4.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,079.

In 2021, 54% of undergraduate students attending Florida Panhandle Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$2,079

2021 Value

64.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Florida Panhandle Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,079. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Florida Panhandle Technical College grew by 64.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida Panhandle 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

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54% of undergraduate students at Florida Panhandle Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.57% with respect to 2020, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida Panhandle 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 Florida Panhandle 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

Florida Panhandle Technical College had a total enrollment of 347 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Florida Panhandle Technical College is 261 students and the part-time enrollment is 86. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Florida Panhandle Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Panhandle Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.1% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 3.46% Hispanic or Latino, 1.44% Asian, 1.44% Two or More Races, 1.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.865% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Florida Panhandle Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.2%), followed by White Female (31.8%) and Black or African American Female (9.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Panhandle Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 347 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Panhandle Technical College is 261 and the part-time enrollment is 86.

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

Retention Rate over Time

81%

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 Florida Panhandle Technical College was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Florida Panhandle Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
264 enrolled students
Black or African American
53 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Panhandle Technical College is 76.1% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 3.46% Hispanic or Latino, 1.44% Asian, 1.44% Two or More Races, 1.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.865% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 26 more women than men received degrees from Florida Panhandle Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Panhandle Technical College is white (174 degrees awarded). There were 4.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Florida Panhandle Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (27 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (17 degrees) and Welding Technology (10 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Panhandle Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (14 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), and Protective Services (54 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Panhandle Technical College are Police officers (125,962 people), Other managers (61,828 people), Construction managers (38,051 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,940 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,304 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Panhandle Technical College in 2021 are Transportation (14 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), Precision Production (20 degrees), and Construction (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Panhandle Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Other financial specialists

The most specialized majors at Florida Panhandle Technical College are Transportation (14 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), Precision Production (20 degrees), and Construction (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Panhandle Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (298,426 people), Construction (98,185 people), Elementary & secondary schools (62,363 people), National security & international affairs (38,289 people), and Air transportation (37,097 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
27 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
17 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Florida Panhandle Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 27 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

104

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

130

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 104 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Panhandle Technical College, which is 0.8 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (130).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Corrections, which is 1.1 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 5.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Florida Panhandle Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Florida Panhandle Technical College is Male and White (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
174 degrees awarded
Black or African American
40 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Panhandle Technical College is white (174 degrees awarded). There were 4.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
92 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Panhandle Technical College is white female (92 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (82 degrees).