Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes

https://www.floridacareercollege.edu

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    2019 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,584
    2023 Average Net Price
    $35,448
    After Financial Aid
    2023 Enrolled Students
    204
    100% Full-Time
    2023 Graduation Rate
    42.9%
    276 Graduates

    About

    Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is a higher education institution located in Broward County, FL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes were Medical Assistant (121 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (56 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (48 degrees).

    In 2023, 377 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (134 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is $16,584, which is $1,687 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is $16,584.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,448.

    In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% 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-Lauderdale Lakes was $16,584.

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    Average Net Price

    $35,448
    2023 Value
    1.75%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2023 Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,448. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes grew by 1.75%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,125
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes was of $10,125 in 2019. The cost of room and board increased by 6.03% between 2018 and 2019.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    89%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    89% of undergraduate students at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.26% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes had a total enrollment of 204 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is 204 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.8% Black or African American, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.98% White, 0.49% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.49% Two or More Races, and 0.49% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (22.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (11%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 204 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is 204 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    54%
    2023 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-Lauderdale Lakes was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
    1. Black or African American
      71 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      20 enrolled students
    3. White
      2 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is 34.8% Black or African American, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.98% White, 0.49% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.49% Two or More Races, and 0.49% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2023, 105 more women than men received degrees from Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is black or african american (134 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is Medical Assistant (121 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (56 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (48 degrees).

    In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), and Health (226 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-Lauderdale Lakes are Registered nurses (1,588,651 people), Accountants & auditors (1,040,364 people), Other managers (907,017 people), Software developers (815,942 people), and Financial managers (548,289 people).

    The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), Health (226 degrees), Business (21 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    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-Lauderdale Lakes are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes are Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), Health (226 degrees), Business (21 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    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-Lauderdale Lakes are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,977,120 people), Computer Systems Design (1,218,508 people), Elementary & secondary schools (790,290 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (567,827 people), and Banking & related activities (523,544 people).

    The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes are Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), Health (226 degrees), Business (21 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    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-Lauderdale Lakes.
    Most Common (2023)
    1. Medical Assistant
      121 degrees awarded
    2. Dental Assisting
      56 degrees awarded
    3. HVAC Maintenance
      48 degrees awarded

    In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes was Medical Assistant with 121 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    136
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2023
    241
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2023

    In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes, which is 0.564 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (241).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes in HVAC Maintenance, which is 47 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2023, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes in Medical Assistant, which is 19.2 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    14%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Hispanic or Latino Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is Male and Hispanic or Latino (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
    1. Black or African American
      134 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      13 degrees awarded
    3. White
      4 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is black or african american (134 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

    58.1% of degree recipients (219 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
    1. Black or African American Female
      210 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      206 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      205 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is black or african american female (210 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (206 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, and Management, with 2 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $239k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2023, Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes paid a total of $239k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.81% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Management with 2 employees.

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