Florida Higher Education
Florida’s top-ranked higher education system and Department of Education support industry advancements and initiatives for an ever-growing, talented workforce. Home to three of the ten largest universities in the country, the Sunshine State’s colleges and universities are among the nation’s top performers in R&D and commercialization of technologies. With more than 114,000 bachelor’s degrees awarded yearly, Florida ranks fourth in the nation in graduates and nearly 30% of state university undergraduate degrees awarded are in the STEM fields.
The Florida College System
Florida is home to 28 different colleges and universities, including a variety of public colleges, private institutions, community colleges and medical universities. Twelve public universities make up Florida’s State University System, providing students with various education programs and services for students including financial aid and planning resources. Renowned schools like University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida State University in Tallahassee, and the University of South Florida in Tampa all rank among the top 50 public universities in the country. In addition, Florida is home to some of the top American private universities like the University of Miami and liberal arts colleges, like New College of Florida.
Florida Higher Education Ranks #1
Since 2018, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Florida as the #1 state for higher education. Low in-state tuition means undergraduate college students and post-grads have affordable access to further their education while businesses can continue to access high-quality talent. No other state matches Florida’s commitment to student success in their higher education.
A 600,000+ Developing Workforce
Florida’s economy is the fourth largest in the United States. Many companies worldwide, such as manufacturers, technology firms, and entrepreneurs, do business in Florida. They are seeking talented individuals to assist them in reaching their goals and know it can be found in Florida. With over 600,000 students in Florida’s higher education system, talent is always accessible.
Affordable In-State Tuition
With the average in-state tuition and fees for public institutions costing around $6,000, students have access to affordable ways to further their education. Affordable costs also allow company tuition assistance programs to go further, giving more power to developing workforces.
Upskilling Opportunities
Beyond just traditional colleges and universities, Florida is ripe with upskilling opportunities. From hands-on experience to distance learning, students can control how they learn. Organizations like Get There help create awareness of opportunities for Florida’s future talent pool.
Additional Resources
WonderFL
The WonderFL campaign promotes Florida as a great place to live, work, and have fun. With resources for people considering relocating to Florida, WonderFL promotes all aspects of life in Florida, including higher education. Students can learn more about the State University System of Florida and other resources that contribute to the state's top education ranking.
Department of Education
Florida's 28 colleges remain the primary point of access to higher education in Florida and Florida's public university system includes 12 universities with an enrollment of more than 300,000 students.
Workforce
Florida's highly skilled workforce of more than 11 million continues to drive the state's economic growth. With students continually graduating from various degree programs, including two-year and bachelor’s degrees, the right workforce for any industry can be found in Florida.
FloridaShines
FloridaShines is a hub of innovative education services for college students. Access to free student services aims to help learners succeed and embark on a rewarding career.
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