About Us

Success Starts with the Right Education

In a fast-moving global economy, the knowledge and skills people learn must be relevant, purposeful and quickly adaptable.

That’s why people are coming to Florida State College at Jacksonville in record numbers — more than 80,000 students. More than ever, leaders in business, education and government are recognizing the tremendous value of community colleges and the difference our programs make in people’s lives.

We are growing our reputation as the largest, most dynamic and most influential higher education institution on the First Coast.

Our workforce development program is the largest in Florida, helping thousands of students prepare for high-demand careers each year. We also have built the state’s largest online learning program, military education program and information technology curriculum.

The size and quality of our education programs produce significant economic impact for the region. Employers depend on us to deliver the highly skilled employees they need to compete and grow in the future.

The impact of our College extends beyond student success and economic growth — to the arts and culture in our community. Through the Artist Series, honored by the State of Florida as a “Major Cultural Institution,” we bring top-rated Broadway productions, concerts and cultural performances to Jacksonville each year.

Our Community

• Total student headcount: 66,951 (students served, 2011-2012, FLDOE Fact Book 2013)
• Median age in college credit programs: 27 years old
• Median age in continuing education programs: 39 years old

The majority of students pursue associate degrees or other career-training credentials. The balance of the student population is enrolled in high school completion or basic education programs, special academic programs, or professional development classes. Our diverse student body closely mirrors the diversity of Northeast Florida. Our English language programs attract students from about 120 countries around the world — a marvelous complement to the rich diversity of our campus experience.

Among the nearly 7,000 students receiving their degrees and certificates for the 2012-2013 academic year are:

• 363 with the Bachelor of Applied Science degree
• 167 students with the Bachelor of Science degree
• 4,044 with the Associate in Arts degree
• 885 with the Associate in Science degree
• 49 with the Associate in Applied Science degree
• 1,161 with Technical and Advanced Technical Certificates
• The first seven graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program
• 30 graduates/candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
• 125 graduates/candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program
• 238 graduates/candidates in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management
• Graduating students have received acceptance letters for continued studies from institutions as notable as Harvard University, Manhattan School of Music (two students!), Cornell, Miami, University of Virginia and Emory University.
• Early College High School students will their Associate in Arts degrees before receiving their high school diplomas. Most ECHS graduating students of the more than 50 based at Kent Campus come from Lee High School; 18 ECHS graduating students based at North Campus come from Ribault High School. South Campus celebrates its first cohort of more than 45 graduating ECHS students from Sandalwood High School. Many of the ECHS students are graduating with Honors and High Honors.

Faculty and Employees

Full-time Faculty:	Adjunct Faculty:	Full-time Faculty Degrees:	Total Employees:
2011-12: 419	2011-12: 810	Doctorate: 20 percent Master’s: 70 percent Bachelor’s/Other: 10 percent	2,741

Tuition and Fees