Brewster Technical College
At a Glance
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Brewster Technical College is preparing to celebrate 100 years serving the Tampa Bay area by providing the most up to date technical training to it's students.
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Brewster Technical College is a public post-secondary technical college that is part of Hillsborough County Public Schools. Brewster Technical College offers hands-on learning that provides the relevant training and job skills required by business and industry. In addition, Brewster Technical College offers adult basic education (GED, English language acquisition and Applied Academics for Adult Education).
Brewster Technical College (BTC) is a Public institution located in the Central-West region of Florida. BTC has National Accreditation and is affiliated with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
The main campus in Tampa, FL has a City feeling.
Brewster Technical College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Certificate
- Automotive Service Technology
- Central Sterile Processing Technology
- Diesel Systems Technician 1
- Pharmacy Technician
- Early Childhood Education
Student Body (as of 2025)
Student body is a diverse and welcoming group of students comprised of adults 18 years of age or older.
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
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| Full Time | 750 |
| Part Time | 1800 |
Part-time students outnumber full-time students (2.4:1) at Brewster Technical College.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
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| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.23 |
| Asian | 5.87 |
| Black/African American | 15.02 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 3.91 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 56.57 |
| White/Caucasian | 18.40 |
| Other/Unknown | 0.00 |
The most common ethnicity is Hispanic/Latino (56.6%) followed by White/Caucasian (18.4%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
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| Female | 70.85 |
| Male | 29.15 |
At 70.9%, female students outnumber male students by a very significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
This commuter campus is centrally located just five blocks north downtown Tampa in the Tampa Heights area of Tampa.
| Total Students: | 2,550 |
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| Average Student Age: | 31 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2025)
Affordable tuition, at $2.92 per clock hour.
for Full-Time
per Clock Hour
per Clock Hour
Scholarships
In most instances you can train for a new career in less that a year. Tuition is afforable and financial aid is available to those who qualify. To be considered for financial aid and scholarships, students must complete a FAFSA application.
Full cost of programs (tuition, books , supplies, etc.).
Automotive Service Technician - $10,000
Central Sterile Processing Technology - $2,500
Diesel Systems Technician I - $8,400
Early Childhood Education - $2,500
Pharmacy Technician - $4,600
Web Development - $3,670
Open Door Grant
Social Services Funding
Bright Futures
Hillsbrough Technical College Grant
Florida Pre-Paid
| Category | Cost |
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| Full-Time Tuition | 1000.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 1000.00 |
| Housing Costs | 0.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $2,000.00 consists of $1,000.00 for Tuition, $1,000.00 for Books and Supplies, and $0.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of 2025)
ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED IN STUDENT SERVICES FOR ALL OF BREWSTER'S PROGRAMS.
Application Fee
Tuition Deposit
Admissions Policy
Transfer of credit will be considered if a student previousely attended a postseconday institution that:
Is fully accredited by a reional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Educaton (USDOE), and
Participated in teh Florida statewide course numbering system*, and
Credit was earned within two years of HTC program entry.
Visit student services, complete an application, submit proof of standard approved high school diploma or GED. Provide Social Security card. Complete Florida residency verification.
Each program maintains it's own enrollment deadline. Please contact Brewster Technical College Student Services for the most up to date information.
Distance Learning (as of 2025)
Web Development
Provide a valid Florida ID, Social Security card and High School Diploma. Complete a Florida residency form, be 18 years of age or older. Students must have access to high speed internet and an authentic email account.
Estimated cost: $3,670
Web Development offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skill to prepare students to design, code, and publish websites that can work with mobile technology, tablets, and desktop formats.
After successfully completing this program, students will be able to develop websites making use of learned, practiced and applicable coding principles along with site management.
Additional skills covered:
HTML 5, JavaScript, CSS 3 and Bootstrap
Web Development prepares students for employment as entry-level Web Development professionals. The Web Development program prepares for the following Certifications: CIW Site Development Associate, Exam ID: 1D0-61B and CIW JavaScript Specialist, Exam 1 DO-635
Campuses
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Brewster Technical College has a knowledgeable Student Services team. Program Advisors and Conselors are readily available to assist potential students.
Campus Life (as of 2025)
Brewster Technical College is a Tampa tradition! The year 2026 brings forward the campus celebration of 100 years in the Tampa Bay area, preparing students for the workforce.
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Centrally located in downtown Tampa, Brewster Technical College offers valuble, short term training where students and their future feels valued. Come for a tour our campus and fall in love with our programs, faculty and campus!
Returning Students (as of 2025)
Students who wish to re-enter the same program will submit a new registration form and application for re-admission.