- Florida Career College's (FCC) mission is to successfully prepare our graduates for new career opportunities. Our objectives are to offer graduates viable career options by providing quality educational programs based on employer-driven requirements; create a positive learning environment that recognizes individuality and enables students to meet their unique educational goals; generate excitement and foster the desire to learn through diverse teaching methods. Because FCC is more than just a college. It is a way of life, a mind set, an understanding that you can do more, achieve more and go farther in your life with proper training, support and hard work. At FCC we understand that not everyone was a star student in high school. We understand that starting college, especially if you have been away from school for a while, may have challenges that require additional support on our side. We know this. We are experienced in working with students who come to us with all levels of academic experience and we help them strive for excellence.
School Highlights
Florida Career College-Clearwater served 180 students (100% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 67%.
School Overview
Florida Career College-Clearwater
(FL) Community College Avg.
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
10 staff
39 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
180 students
665 students
# Full-Time Students
180 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
180 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
180 students
552 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
32%
% Black
35%
20%
% White
45%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
50%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,100
$32,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,990
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,477
$4,750
Source: 2012 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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