Cape Coral Technical College

Serving the needs of students and the community

For many students, earning a degree from a four-year college or university is not a realistic goal. For others, they found college to be lacking in hands-on learning or were left with a degree that does not lead to lucrative employment. Cape Coral Technical College students earn industry certifications and licensures that lead to high-paying jobs in rewarding careers right here in Lee County! Did you know that the average time it takes a student to complete a bachelor’s degree is 54 months, and 39 months for an associate’s degree? Technical college programs range in length from 2.5 months to 20 months. The completion, placement and licensure rates of Florida’s technical colleges last year were 85 percent, 86 percent and 93 percent, respectively. Education at a technical college yields a great return on investment! Lee County’s technical colleges include Cape Coral Technical College, Fort Myers Technical College and Southwest Public Service Academy. All operate as part of the School District of Lee County and are accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. We are post-secondary technical colleges that offer more than 45 career and technical education programs that lead to industry certification and licensures in a multitude of fields. With small class sizes, low tuition costs and hands-on training, technical colleges provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter and advance in high-paying jobs. Most programs can be completed within two semesters and include careers in health, business, human services, construction, information technology, manufacturing, transportation and public safety. College Measures in its December 2015 publication compared the median wages of students graduating from various postsecondary institutions. Florida Gulf Coast University’s median first-year earnings of graduates with bachelor’s degrees equaled $33,848. The statewide median first-year earnings of graduates with bachelor’s degrees equaled $33,718. In comparison, the median first-year earnings of Cape Coral and Fort Myers Technical College graduates were $35,524! Another very important consideration in choosing a school is the amount of student loan debt a student will be expected to incur. Students graduating from a four-year college average $40,000 in student loan debt. Cape Coral Technical College student loan debt averages $0! Not only are our programs low in cost but they also qualify for the following financial aid sources: federal Pell Grants, Florida Prepaid College Plan/ Foundation, Florida Bright Futures, veteran educational benefits, CareerSource Southwest Florida and vocational rehabilitation. Lee County’s technical colleges work with community leaders to ensure we provide post-secondary learning opportunities that meet the needs of the local workforce. Our colleges are able to respond quickly to business and industry needs, and our focus is on job placement and attainment of industry credentials. Because the focus is on students and employers, Florida’s technical colleges directly impact economic growth in Florida. Find out more about career and technical education by contacting one of our schools!