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Southern Technical College
Fort Myers, Florida · Private for-profit
Address: 1685 Medical Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · Phone: (239) 939-4766 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southern Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Fort Myers, Florida, offering medical assistant, surgical technologist, and radiology/sonography programs, accredited by ACEN and ABHES.
Southern Technical College has a 67.7% completion rate, near Florida's 70.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $11,250 and median earnings of $36,155 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southern Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 76.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,270 | $62,440 | $75,170 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 207 | $25,038 | $24,679 | $11,098 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 54 | $35,659 | $33,206 | $22,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 37 | $35,659 | $33,206 | $22,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | $27,991 | $25,636 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Southern Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Fort Myers, Florida, located in a small-city setting. The campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid. Its most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs (211 completers), surgical technologist programs (54 completers), and radiology and sonography programs (37 completers), out of 302 total trade completers among roughly 550 undergraduates.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 67.7%, described as near the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,250, and median earnings ten years after entry are $36,155, per the College Scorecard. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 76.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income students enroll here.
This campus may suit students interested in allied-health career programs such as medical assisting, surgical technology, or radiology, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Adult or career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond the program families listed. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the College Scorecard link for the most up-to-date federal outcomes data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southern Technical College's top programs are medical assistant programs, surgical technologist programs, and radiology & sonography programs, among 4 total program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 76.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 67.7%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $11,250, per the College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,155, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (239) 939-4766 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Southern Technical College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition rates and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through ACEN or ABHES directly, and review federal outcomes data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?366553.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be determined from federal data alone; program lengths and scheduling details are not reported here, so contacting the school directly is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check with Florida's relevant licensing board for programs like surgical technology or radiology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Southern Technical College at (239) 939-4766 or through its website at https://www.southerntech.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?366553 to compare similar institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.