Sarasota, FL is home to Sarasota County Technical Institute. Sarasota is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Sarasota County Technical Institute go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Sarasota County Technical Institute has 652 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of SCTI is to contribute to the life-long learning needs of the entire Sarasota County community by providing state-of-the-art, high quality, market and workforce-driven technical education and training."
More complete details are provided below.
Sarasota County Technical Institute
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233-1798
General Phone: (941) 924-1365
http://www.scti.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 237 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 82 | fire-fighting, corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 43 | cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming |
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | surgical tech, phlebotomy |
| Mechanics and Repair | 28 | automobile mechanics, marine mechanic, computer repair, autobody repair |
| Business and Management | 18 | accounting technology, call center operation |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical secretary, medical billing |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | child care management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer support, web design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training |
| Law | 9 | legal secretary, court reporting |
| Media | 9 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | architectural drafting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | dietitian assistant |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Sarasota County Technical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 261 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 241 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 30 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Sarasota County Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 652 students (863 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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 | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sarasota, 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:
Sarasota County Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 560700)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sarasota County Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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