First Coast Technical College, with locations throughout the greater St. Augustine area, offers career education in fields ranging from medical assisting to culinary arts. First Coast Technical College is accredited by organizations such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the American Culinary Federation Education as well as the Council on Occupational Education and The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. First Coast Technical College offers certificate, diploma and associate degree programs, most of which can be completed in a period of two years or less. Tuition rates vary based on field of study. However, as of July 2010, the average cost of yearly tuition ranged from $6,000 to $6,500 per student.
First Coast Technical College
2980 Collins Ave.
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
904-547-3282
fcti.org
St. John's River Community College is a public community technical school that serves Putnam, Clay and St. Johns counties of the greater St. Augustine area. St. John's River offers diploma, certificate, associate and a newly added bachelor's degree programs in fields ranging from nursing to accounting and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Courses vary in length; however, most certificate, diploma and associate degree programs can be completed within a period of two years or less, while most bachelor's degree programs can be completed within four years or less. Tuition rates vary greatly depending on course of study, but as of July 2010, the average cost of in state tuition was $2,500 per semester.
St. Johns River Community College
5001 St. Johns Ave.
Palatka, FL 32177
386-312-4200
sjrcc.edu
Fortis Institute is located just 27 miles to the north of St. Augustine in the city of Jacksonville, Fla. Fortis Institute offers a broad selection of diploma and associate degree programs in fields ranging from cosmetology to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, with most programs eligible for completion within two years or less. According to the school's website, Fortis College is accredited as a branch campus of Central Florida College by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Tuition rates vary greatly based upon course selection; however, as of July, 2010, tuition rates averaged $12,720 per year.
Fortis Institute
5995-2 University Blvd.
West Jacksonville, FL 32216
904-443-6300
fortis.edu