Florida Career College

www.floridacareercollege.edu/

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,584

2021 Average Net Price

$33,825

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.21%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,216

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

54.9%

382 Graduates

About

Florida Career College is a higher education institution located in Broward County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Florida Career College were Medical Assistant (123 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (81 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (62 degrees).

In 2021, 374 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Career College. 67.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (137 degrees), 1.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida Career College is $16,584, which is $4,599 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida Career College is $16,584

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,825.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Florida Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,584

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Florida Career College was $16,584.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Florida Career College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,825

2021 Value

2.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Florida Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,825. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Florida Career College grew by 2.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Florida Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.56% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.21%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Career College was 4.21%, which represents 254 out of the 6029 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Florida Career College had a total enrollment of 1,216 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College is 1,216 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Florida Career College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.7% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.97% White, 0.822% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.658% Two or More Races, and 0.329% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Florida Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (22.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (10.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Career College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,216 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College is 1,216 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida Career College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida Career College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Florida Career College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida Career College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
410 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
178 enrolled students
White
24 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Career College is 33.7% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.97% White, 0.822% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.658% Two or More Races, and 0.329% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 132 more women than men received degrees from Florida Career College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Career College is black or african american (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Florida Career College is Medical Assistant (123 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (81 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (62 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Career College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (62 degrees awarded), Health (254 degrees), and Business (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College are Registered nurses (1,414,502 people), Accountants & auditors (1,051,260 people), Other managers (799,811 people), Software developers (625,610 people), and Financial managers (481,129 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (62 degrees awarded), Health (254 degrees), Business (53 degrees), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College are Mechanical Technologies (62 degrees awarded), Health (254 degrees), Business (53 degrees), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,781,989 people), Computer Systems Design (1,014,310 people), Elementary & secondary schools (694,909 people), Banking & related activities (534,575 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (506,016 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida Career College.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
123 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
81 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
62 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Florida Career College was Medical Assistant with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Florida Career College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

253

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College, which is 0.478 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (253).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida Career College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 11.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 4.86 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Florida Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Florida Career College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
81 degrees awarded
White
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Career College is black or african american (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

37.7% of degree recipients (141 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
94 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Career College is black or african american female (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (53 degrees).

Operations

Florida Career College employs 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at Florida Career College are Male No academic rank (4), and Female No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.78M

2021 Salaries

18.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Florida Career College paid a median of $1.78M in salaries, a 18.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$442k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Florida Career College paid a total of $442k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $796k (133%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida Career College was No academic rank with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College were Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida Career College was Male No academic rank with 4 employees, and Female No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florida Career College.