C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

69/100 · earnings-weighted

Florida SouthWestern State College

4-Year Public

📍 Fort Myers, Florida 33919

🌐 https://www.fsw.edu/

Florida SouthWestern State College — tuition $2,436 in-state, $9,750 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

55/100

Affordability

B+

77/100

Resources

47/100

Experience

B+

78/100

Prestige

32/100

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

13,860

Total Enrollment

39%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

28.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,030

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Florida SouthWestern State College ▼

24% 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

$245,004

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,657

1-Year Change

-7.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$43,421

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$37,028

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,000

Median debt at graduation

39.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

34.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st 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 Florida SouthWestern 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$70,923	$89,818	+1%	#372 of 966	#233	$11,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$51,448	$57,918	+22%	#54 of 680	#17	$10,519
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$44,481	$57,132	-16%	#895 of 1176	#812	$14,051
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services	$48,873	$55,414	-18%	#13 of 15	#13	—

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 Florida SouthWestern State College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $245,004
Avg rent near campus: $1,657/mo — vs ~$784/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33931 (10.4% cap, Fort Myers Beach)

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🏆 Where Florida SouthWestern State College Ranks

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

Chemical Technology/Technician

of 23 schools

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

of 31 schools

#10

Computer Programming, Specific Applications

of 24 schools

#11

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

of 100 schools

#15

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

of 100 schools

#21

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

#23

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

of 100 schools

#26

Forensic Science and Technology

of 52 schools

#28

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

of 100 schools

#28

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,436	$9,750
Room	$7,060
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$19,989	$29,567

Financial Aid

82%

Receive Any Aid

56%

Receive Pell Grants

13%

Take Out Loans

$9,030

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,953
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,787
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,002
$75,001 - $110,000	$13,126
$110,001+	$14,458

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,506 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 312 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 261 grads/yr Chemical Technology/Technician 112 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 91 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 88 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 86 grads/yr Information Technology 85 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 58 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 57 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 52 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 42 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 41 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 39 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 38 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 26 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 25 grads/yr Recording Arts Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Architectural Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 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

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Chemical plant and system operators

$74k/yr 18,100 jobs

Chemical technicians

$58k/yr 57,000 jobs

Student Demographics

13,860

Total Students

64%

Women

60%

Traditional Age (18-24)

24%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%

Hispanic 37%

Black 13%

Asian 2%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 15%

Off-Campus (Renters) 24%

With Family 61%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,354 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 60%

25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Florida SouthWestern 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 Florida SouthWestern State College?

Tuition at Florida SouthWestern State College is $2,436 for in-state students and $9,750 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,030.

What is the graduation rate at Florida SouthWestern State College?

The graduation rate at Florida SouthWestern State College is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Florida SouthWestern State College a good school?

Florida SouthWestern State College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). 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 (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Florida SouthWestern State College?

Florida SouthWestern State College has a total enrollment of 13,860 students.

Is there rental demand near Florida SouthWestern State College?

Yes! Approximately 24% of students at Florida SouthWestern State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,354 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Fort Myers area.

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