Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Melbourne, Florida, Eastern Florida State College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 10,490 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,195 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 51.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $12,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.04x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,440 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Registered Nursing, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,195
Graduation Rate
51.6%
Median Debt
$12,250
Average Net Price
$6,440
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.89x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.04x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
10,490
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,739
Pell Grant Rate
29.5%
Federal Loan Rate
15.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,858
Income $30K–$48K
$5,658
Income $48K–$75K
$7,600
Income $110K+
$11,623
Student Demographics
Women
59.4%
White
56.9%
Black
12.2%
Hispanic
18.9%
Asian
2.5%
Two or More Races
6.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (72)
Bachelor (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $54,133 | 362 |
| Information Science | $70,869 | 110 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 45 |
| Public Health | $53,408 | 44 |
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,428 | 1,647 |
| Registered Nursing | $77,667 | 159 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $54,622 | 56 |
| Business Administration & Management | $42,613 | 54 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 25 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $67,936 | 22 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $53,597 | 18 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 17 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 15 |
| Dental Support Services | $69,083 | 13 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $43,285 | 12 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | $33,748 | 5 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 3 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (32)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 280 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,988 | 123 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,068 | 107 |
| Practical Nursing | $43,973 | 86 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 73 |
| Fire Protection | $55,414 | 67 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 67 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 64 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 51 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 37 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $68,047 | 33 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 33 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 29 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 23 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 21 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 17 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 16 |
| Machinist | $50,029 | 15 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 3 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $47,782 | Not reported |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Education, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Law Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Florida
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Florida
- Most Affordable Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI Colleges in Florida
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