C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Florida State College at Jacksonville

4-Year Public
📍 Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
B
70/100
Prestige
D
35/100

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

20,530
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$2,789
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Florida State College at Jacksonville ▼

36% 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
$158,947
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,477
1-Year Change
-4.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,244
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,362
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,562
Median debt at graduation
36.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
36.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 77th 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 State College at Jacksonville

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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,442$90,705+2%#355 of 966#215$13,829
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$59,503$72,742-14%#75 of 99#65$26,061
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$53,888$66,519-10%#36 of 37#30$22,330
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,898$55,860-18%#936 of 1176#865$23,203
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services$50,091$55,284-19%#14 of 15#14$16,888
Finance and Financial Management Services$47,586$55,025-34%#442 of 452#435$26,292
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,008$48,275+2%#326 of 680#264—
Human Services$39,173$46,467-4%#62 of 94#42$28,227
Biology$25,912$46,452-19%#762 of 841#738—
Communication and Media Studies$43,508—————
Graphic Communications$30,795$29,783-31%#58 of 59#54—

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 State College at Jacksonville Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $158,947
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,477/mo — vs ~$800/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32209 (8.8% cap, Jacksonville)

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🏆 Where Florida State College at Jacksonville Ranks

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

🥈
Small Business Administration/Management
of 26 schools
🥉
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
of 42 schools
#7
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
of 100 schools
#8
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
of 22 schools
#8
Network and System Administration/Administrator
of 45 schools
#9
Chemical Technology/Technician
of 23 schools
#15
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools
#17
Human Services, General
of 100 schools
#18
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
of 100 schools
#27
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,095 $7,947
Room $7,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $14,589 $21,703

Financial Aid

67%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Out Loans
$2,789
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$664
$30,001 - $48,000$2,435
$48,001 - $75,000$5,084
$75,001 - $110,000$7,503
$110,001+$8,994

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 and Management, General 501 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 413 grads/yr Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 216 grads/yr Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 199 grads/yr Information Technology 184 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 143 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 112 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 110 grads/yr Chemical Technology/Technician 103 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 99 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 93 grads/yr Human Services, General 85 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 84 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 82 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 80 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 78 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 58 grads/yr Communications Technology/Technician 54 grads/yr Computer Graphics 50 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

20,530
Total Students
64%
Women
47%
Traditional Age (18-24)
36%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 9%
Black 27%
Asian 4%
Two or More 12%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%
With Family 64%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,350 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 41%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%
25-64 (Adult) 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Florida State College at Jacksonville?
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 State College at Jacksonville?
Tuition at Florida State College at Jacksonville is $2,095 for in-state students and $7,947 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $2,789.
What is the graduation rate at Florida State College at Jacksonville?
The graduation rate at Florida State College at Jacksonville is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Florida State College at Jacksonville a good school?
Florida State College at Jacksonville has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (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 State College at Jacksonville?
Florida State College at Jacksonville has a total enrollment of 20,530 students.
Is there rental demand near Florida State College at Jacksonville?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Florida State College at Jacksonville live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 7,350 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Jacksonville area.

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