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The campus of First Coast is in Saint Augustine, FL, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at First Coast include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. First Coast is known for its programs in family and social work, security and law enforcement, and cooking and culinary arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007, First Coast had 604 students enrolled (455 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of the First Coast Technical Institute is to provide comprehensive, innovative technical education and customized training to meet the needs of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
First Coast Technical Institute
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084-1919
General Phone: (904) 824-4401
http://www.fcti.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 450 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, health aides, nursing assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 315 | fire-fighting, fire protection, fire services administration |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 311 | chef training |
| Family And Social Work | 120 | child care provider |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 93 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 51 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 46 | medical assistant |
| Production Trades | 42 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer networking |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 8 | horticultural business, landscaping, pest management, turf management, plant nursery |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Media | 4 | printing equipment operation |
| Construction Trades | 1 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | automotive tech |
Number of programs and degrees for First Coast in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 997 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 493 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, First Coast had a total enrollment of 604 students (455 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Augustine, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
First Coast participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1254400)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Protection, Other
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets First Coast Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
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