B
Good
Score: 62/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Eastern Florida State College

4-Year Public
📍 Melbourne, Florida 32935
Eastern Florida State College campus, Melbourne, FL
Eastern Florida State College campus, Melbourne, FL. Photo: COCOAFL, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

13,601
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,698
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Eastern Florida State College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$270,403
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,587
1-Year Change
+0.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Eastern Florida State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,195
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,437
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,250
Median debt at graduation
52.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 43rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Eastern Florida State College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Information Science/Studies$57,313$70,869-17%#109 of 148#93$16,964
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,854$54,133-21%#983 of 1176#926$18,751
Public Health$34,462$53,408-9%#139 of 215#116$21,379

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Eastern Florida State College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $270,403
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,587/mo — vs ~$778/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32907 (5.5% cap, Palm Bay)

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🏆 Where Eastern Florida State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools
🥇
Network and System Administration/Administrator
of 45 schools
🥈
Chemical Technology/Technician
of 23 schools
🥈
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
of 100 schools
🥉
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
of 100 schools
🥉
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
of 10 schools
🥉
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools
#5
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools
#6
Computer Graphics
of 32 schools
#14
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,048 $8,399
Room $7,000
Total Cost (On-Campus) $18,724 $25,967

Financial Aid

69%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Out Loans
$5,698
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,272
$30,001 - $48,000$5,244
$48,001 - $75,000$7,119
$75,001 - $110,000$10,044
$110,001+$10,798

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,668 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 366 grads/yr Chemical Technology/Technician 252 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 223 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 162 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 106 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 96 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 92 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 90 grads/yr Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 85 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 68 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 66 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 57 grads/yr Computer Graphics 57 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 54 grads/yr Health Services Administration 47 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 33 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 31 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 31 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Eastern Florida State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chemical plant and system operators
$74k/yr 18,100 jobs
Chemical technicians
$58k/yr 57,000 jobs
Chemical equipment operators and tenders
$57k/yr 128,900 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Student Demographics

13,601
Total Students
59%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
34%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Hispanic 18%
Black 11%
Asian 3%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 2%
Off-Campus (Renters) 34%
With Family 64%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,611 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Florida State College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Eastern Florida State College?
Tuition at Eastern Florida State College is $2,048 for in-state students and $8,399 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,698.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Florida State College?
The graduation rate at Eastern Florida State College is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Eastern Florida State College a good school?
Eastern Florida State College has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Eastern Florida State College?
Eastern Florida State College has a total enrollment of 13,601 students.
Is there rental demand near Eastern Florida State College?
Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Eastern Florida State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,611 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Melbourne area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology