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Florida Career College
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Florida Career College Academics
Florida Career College, founded in 1992, is a vocational school with seven locations in southern and central Florida. Campuses in Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Lauderdale Lake, and West Palm Beach are all in close proximity to the larger campus in Miami. The two campuses near Tampa, in Brandon and Clearwater, were acquired from the EduTech Centers in 2006.
Florida Career College also offers an extensive online learning program.
The college offers bachelor’s degrees in Health Information Management, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and Accounting at all of its campuses except Clearwater. The Clearwater campus has no bachelor’s degrees, but does offer programs in Associate Health Insurance Billing and Coding, Professional Therapeutic Massage, and Medical Assistant.
Programs of study at Florida Career College include Communication, Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and Photo Journalism, Science Technologies, and Visual Arts. In today’s high-tech world, some of the more popular diplomas at Florida Career College are Web Site Designer, Webmaster, and Computer Graphics and Animation.
Florida Career College also has allied health certifications in National Certified Medical Assistant, National Certified Medical Office Assistant, National Certified Phlebotomy Technician, National Certified ECG Technician, and National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist.
The college is accredited by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Florida Career College Admissions
Florida Career College has an open admissions policy, and any student with a high school diploma or GED equivalent is welcome to enroll.
International students are required to show proof that enough finances are available to pay for tuition and other school expenses. They may also need to show proof of English proficiency.
Florida Career College Financial Aid
Many different forms of financial aid are available to students who need help to pay their way through school. Federal Stafford Loans and Federal PLUS Loans are the two most common types of aid used by Florida Career College students. In addition, students can also take advantage of a number of scholarships available.
Students interested in obtaining financial aid should begin by filling out a Free Application for Financial Aid form, which can be done online.
Florida Career College Students
Florida Career College is a commuter campus, with no students living at any of the seven locations. Evening classes are available for students who work during the day. The school does not have classes on Friday.
Florida Career College also has an extensive online learning program. Many students enjoy the advantage of taking courses on their own time as they work or raise a family.
All campuses of Florida Career College have a resource center and a career center. In addition, all campuses are conveniently located near major highways and shopping areas.
The campuses at Brandon and Clearwater are both close to the natural and cultural treasures of Tampa and St. Petersburg. Meanwhile, the five campuses in southern Florida are all in cities located in the sunny strip of land between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. The lively scene of downtown Miami, beautiful beaches of Fort Lauderdale and South Beach, and the natural wonders of the Florida Everglades are never far away.
Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,000 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
53 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
74% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
532 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Clearwater, FL 33759
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,071 (20,071 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,471 (2.25 people per house) |
| Families | 4,799 (2.89 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,073 |
| Pop. — Asian | 628 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 33 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 138 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,930 |
| Pop. — Other | 667 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Florida Career College?
Ranks 2419th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $10,700 | $10,700 | $10,700 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $33,400 | $33,400 | $33,400 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $19,900 | $19,900 | $19,900 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,920  $10,800 |
$7,920  $10,800 |
$7,920  $10,800 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,680  $2,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,382  $13,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,724  $6,900 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,689  $6,900 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Florida Career College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Florida Career College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,776 | 559 |  54% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 912 |  88% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Florida Career College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 19 | 22 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 16 | 71 | 87 |
Hispanic | 12 | 81 | 93 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 6 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 4 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 15 | 196 | 211 |
Race Unknown | 17 | 92 | 109 |
| Total | 63 | 469 | 532 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Florida Career College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 111 | 142 | |
| 2 | 136 | 138 | |
| 10 | 105 | 115 | |
| 2 | 26 | 28 | |
| 1 | 13 | 14 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 22 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 77 | 3 | 138 | |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 24 | 16 | 2 | 96 | 4 | 142 | ||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 27 | 22 | 1 | 58 | 7 | 115 | ||
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | 1 | 11 | 12 | |||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 4 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 28 | |||
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | ||||||||
| Total | 82 | 88 | 5 | 1 | 260 | 15 | 451 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Florida Career College Ranks 4056th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $24,514 ($23,728 male / $24,851 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 10 (3 male / 7 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 25 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,750 |
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