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State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, Florida · Public college
Address: 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Phone: (941) 752-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Jun 2026 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed.
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is a public trade and career school in Bradenton, FL offering medical assistant, dental hygiene, and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by multiple national health-education bodies and SACS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is $9,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,318; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 70.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 33.0% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Construction laborers | $33,280 | $44,030 | $47,970 |
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 | Associate degree | 20 | $42,008 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | $42,008 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | 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
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is a public college located in Bradenton, FL. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and its health and trade programs carry specialized accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, alongside regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Among its trade-related offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs, followed by dental hygiene programs and radiology & sonography programs, with 51 trade completers recorded out of an overall undergraduate enrollment of 7,379.
On outcomes, the state average completion rate is 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,318. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus, situated in a large suburb, offers a mix of short certificate-style programs (like medical assisting) and longer allied-health tracks (like dental hygiene and radiology), which may suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers programs including medical assistant programs, dental hygiene programs, and radiology & sonography programs, plus other program families in construction trades. In total, 5 program areas are listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its health programs hold accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, while the institution overall is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $9,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry for this school's students are $40,318, per federal Scorecard data.
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 directly at (941) 752-5000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school or check its website for details on program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?135391, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of shorter certificate-style programs, such as medical assisting, and longer allied-health programs, such as dental hygiene and radiology, which may appeal to adult career changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota by phone at (941) 752-5000 or visit its website at https://www.scf.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.
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.