C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
29/100 · earnings-weighted

North Florida College

4-Year Public
📍 Madison, Florida 32340
🌐 https://www.nfc.edu/
North Florida College — tuition $2,280 in-state, $9,180 out-of-state
North Florida College — tuition $2,280 in-state, $9,180 out-of-state
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
D
42/100
Prestige
D
30/100

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

1,281
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$2,592
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near North Florida College ▼

23% 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
$187,515
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+1.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$33,929
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,723
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
59.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 15th 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 North Florida College

Median pay of associate'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$67,263$70,310-13%#873 of 962#808—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$29,129$40,261-9%#670 of 947#555—

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 North Florida College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $187,515
  • Avg rent near campus: $981/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32340 (4.1% cap, Madison)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,280 $9,180

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$2,592
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$1,092
$30,001 - $48,000$1,727
$48,001 - $75,000$4,296
$75,001 - $110,000$5,337

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 167 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 74 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 60 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 37 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 25 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 20 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 11 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 10 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 5 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 4 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 4 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 2 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from North Florida 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
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs
Bus drivers, transit and intercity
$57k/yr 158,800 jobs
Bus drivers, school
$47k/yr 387,300 jobs
Light truck drivers
$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Student Demographics

1,281
Total Students
68%
Women
40%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 11%
Black 22%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 77%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~297 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 24%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 41%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%
25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at North Florida 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 North Florida College?
Tuition at North Florida College is $2,280 for in-state students and $9,180 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $2,592.
What is the graduation rate at North Florida College?
The graduation rate at North Florida College is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is North Florida College a good school?
North Florida College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend North Florida College?
North Florida College has a total enrollment of 1,281 students.
Is there rental demand near North Florida College?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at North Florida College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 297 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Madison area.

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