South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
A public institution in Avon Park, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, South Florida State College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,045 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,990 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 49.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $7,368, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.43x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,877 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,990
Graduation Rate
49.4%
Median Debt
$7,368
Average Net Price
$3,877
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.16x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.43x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,045
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,165
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,859
Pell Grant Rate
42.6%
Federal Loan Rate
4.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,480
Income $30K–$48K
$3,597
Income $48K–$75K
$4,758
Income $110K+
$3,698
Student Demographics
Women
65.0%
White
34.1%
Black
12.7%
Hispanic
44.8%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
1.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.1%
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)
- 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 (39)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $44,874 | 36 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 13 |
| Registered Nursing | $102,066 | 8 |
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,830 | 215 |
| Registered Nursing | $82,432 | 64 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,709 | 16 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 6 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 39 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 37 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 25 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 20 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 8 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 5 |
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
| Dental Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Applied Horticulture | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Homeland Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Machinist | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Florida
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Florida
- Most Affordable Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Florida
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