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Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, Florida · Public college
Address: 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919 · Phone: (239) 489-9300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Oct 2024 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Apr 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Florida SouthWestern State College is a public trade and career school in Fort Myers, Florida, offering EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Florida SouthWestern State College carry a median debt of $8,000 and earn median earnings of $43,421 ten years after entry; the school's completion rate compared to the state average of 70.5% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 34.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 36 | not reported | $40,485 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | $40,485 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $55,102 | $52,107 | $9,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $58,327 | $58,221 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $55,102 | $52,107 | $9,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | 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
Florida SouthWestern State College is a public college in Fort Myers, Florida, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (title IV eligible). Among its trade and career-training offerings, the campus awards the most completions in EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography programs, and dental hygiene programs, with 113 trade completers reported and total undergraduate enrollment of 11,052.
Federal data shows a median debt of $8,000 among graduates and median earnings of $43,421 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate is 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 34.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of students with financial need.
This campus, located in a large suburb, offers a mix of short-term certificate training like EMT/paramedic programs and longer allied-health credentials such as dental hygiene and radiology, which may appeal to both first-time students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard and confirm current program details, schedules, and costs with the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus's top trade programs are EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography programs, and dental hygiene programs, with 7 program families reported overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
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 of 70.5% are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for further detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $8,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $43,421, per federal 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 for current tuition and fees.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public college, which typically means lower published tuition for in-state residents and is subject to state oversight, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (239) 489-9300 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?133508.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter allied-health training, such as EMT/paramedic programs, and longer credential programs like dental hygiene, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Florida SouthWestern State College at (239) 489-9300 or visit https://www.fsw.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across 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.