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The campus of First Coast is in St. Augustine, Florida, 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 is known for its programs in real estate and construction management, family and social work, security and law enforcement, and cooking and culinary arts.
Its open admissions system makes First Coast an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, First Coast had 667 students enrolled (482 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
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
Admissions Phone: (904) 824-4401
Financial Aid Phone: (904) 829-1073
http://www.fcti.org
First Coast awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 604 | child care provider |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 373 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 348 | chef training |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 264 | fire-fighting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 107 | medical assistant, phlebotomy |
| Mechanics And Repair | 67 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 63 | cosmetology |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 58 | real estate |
| Production Trades | 51 | welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 47 | medical secretary |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 22 | landscaping, turf management, plant nursery, horticultural business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 8 | carpentry |
| Design | 5 | interior design |
| Media | 1 | printing equipment operation |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for First Coast in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1,253 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 797 | 8 |
In 2005, First Coast had a total enrollment of 667 students (482 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Augustine, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (904) 824-4401
Financial Aid:
First Coast participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1254400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (904) 829-1073
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
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
Turf and Turfgrass Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets First Coast Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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