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Automotive program at Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL · Public 2-year · School website
On Florida's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025) School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Council on Occupational Education
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years)
- $7,752
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $1,820
- Listed cost
- $9,572
- LengthIPEDS
- 1,800 clock hours, 24 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 25
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 25 graduates
- $27,214
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $38,310
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $51,586
- Typical pay for automotive service technicians and mechanicsBLS OEWS May 2025, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
- $51,970
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 47.0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 0 | 1,800 clock hours, 24 months | $7,752 |
| Certificate (2 to under 4 years) | 47.0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 25 | 1,800 clock hours, 24 months | $7,752 |
On the WIOA list (Florida)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Automotive Service TechnologyProgram Completion Certificate · In person · CIP 47.0604 | $7,728+ $2,040 books | 60 weeks, 30 hours a week | 78% | 42.7% | $9,206 | 82 |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, address and CIP code.
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