C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

South Florida State College

4-Year Public
📍 Avon Park, Florida 33825
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
A
85/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
D
31/100

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

2,976
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,499
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near South Florida State College ▼

30% 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
$206,829
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,619
1-Year Change
-0.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$39,990
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,974
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,368
Median debt at graduation
47.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
42.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 63rd 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 South 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$102,066+15%#120 of 966#49—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,639—————
Business Administration, Management and Operations$31,068$44,874-34%#1152 of 1176#1145—

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 South Florida State College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $206,829
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,619/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33825 (6.1% cap, Avon Park)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,135 $11,829

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
59%
Receive Pell Grants
3%
Take Out Loans
$4,499
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,521
$30,001 - $48,000$3,285
$48,001 - $75,000$4,927
$75,001 - $110,000$5,921
$110,001+$6,532

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 258 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 90 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 43 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 31 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 30 grads/yr Corrections 22 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 20 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 20 grads/yr Lineworker 18 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 14 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 11 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 11 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 11 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 11 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 8 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 8 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Homeland Security, Other 6 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from South Florida 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
Phlebotomists
$44k/yr 139,700 jobs

Student Demographics

2,976
Total Students
66%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
30%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Hispanic 43%
Black 11%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 30%
With Family 70%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~884 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at South 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 South Florida State College?
Tuition at South Florida State College is $3,135 for in-state students and $11,829 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,499.
What is the graduation rate at South Florida State College?
The graduation rate at South Florida State College is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is South Florida State College a good school?
South Florida State College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend South Florida State College?
South Florida State College has a total enrollment of 2,976 students.
Is there rental demand near South Florida State College?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at South Florida State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 884 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Avon Park area.

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