C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
43/100 · earnings-weighted

Tallahassee Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Tallahassee Community College campus, Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Community College campus, Tallahassee, FL. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 37%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
C+
62/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
C
49/100
Prestige
D
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

11,699
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,841
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Tallahassee Community College ▼

78% 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
$168,790
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,302
1-Year Change
+2.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$37,561
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,904
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,668
Median debt at graduation
38%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 46th 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 Tallahassee Community 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$57,119$76,270-6%#653 of 962#569$9,750
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$51,709$65,204+5%#114 of 237#86$10,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$40,405$64,789-1%#267 of 560#229$16,667
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,467$42,300-4%#524 of 947#394$7,343
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25,628$40,414+7%#47 of 160#45$13,175

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 Tallahassee Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $168,790
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,302/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32304 (6.0% cap, Tallahassee)

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🏆 Where Tallahassee Community College Ranks

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

#19
Corrections
of 35 schools
#30
Network and System Administration/Administrator
of 45 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,002 $7,982

Financial Aid

72%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
60%
Take Out Loans
$7,841
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,597
$30,001 - $48,000$6,965
$48,001 - $75,000$9,373
$75,001 - $110,000$11,641
$110,001+$12,249

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2,211 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 191 grads/yr Corrections 165 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 120 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 116 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 84 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 58 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 36 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 30 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 28 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 27 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 24 grads/yr Computer Graphics 24 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 22 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 21 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 20 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 18 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 18 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Tallahassee Community 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
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
First-line supervisors of correctional officers
$76k/yr 57,100 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Correctional officers and jailers
$58k/yr 387,500 jobs
Childcare workers
$32k/yr 991,600 jobs

Student Demographics

11,699
Total Students
57%
Women
77%
Traditional Age (18-24)
78%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Hispanic 27%
Black 26%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 78%
With Family 22%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~9,137 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 25%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 35%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 77%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tallahassee Community 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 Tallahassee Community College?
Tuition at Tallahassee Community College is $2,002 for in-state students and $7,982 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,841.
What is the graduation rate at Tallahassee Community College?
The graduation rate at Tallahassee Community College is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Tallahassee Community College a good school?
Tallahassee Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Tallahassee Community College?
Tallahassee Community College has a total enrollment of 11,699 students. Most students (77%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Tallahassee Community College?
Yes! Approximately 78% of students at Tallahassee Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 9,137 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Tallahassee area.

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