- FLORIDA CAREER COLLEGE has been specializing in career training since 1982. Florida Career College continually maintains and develops programs and courses according to industry needs. The department identifies the skills needed for today's job market by working closely with the computer and software manufacturers, professional associations and employers.
School Highlights
Florida Career College-Miami served 353 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 67%.
School Overview
Florida Career College-Miami
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
29 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
16
Student Body
Total Enrollment
353 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
353 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
353 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
353 students
552 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
3%
% Black
42%
20%
% White
1%
33%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
32%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,184
$15,502
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,975
$5,500
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded as Florida Programming and Educational Center, Inc., the College's first classes began in September 1982 in Miami, Florida. In 1990, the School started using the name Florida Computer and Business School. Through the years, the school has grown and expanded with additional courses and programs to match student skills with the needs of the computer industry and business sectors. Florida Career College currently owns and operates five campuses. The main campus is located in Miami, Florida with four branch campuses located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida and Hialeah, Florida. All campuses are conveniently located near expressways, shopping malls, and restaurants. Florida Career College offers large, comfortable classrooms, computer labs with PC and Mac computers, Medical Labs, bookstore and a resource center. The resource center provides students and faculty with reference materials, including books, videos and periodicals to supplement textbooks and lectures. Also, each campus houses school offices for student services, financial services, and career center. The Miami campus is located at 1321 SW 107 Avenue, Suite 201B, Miami, Florida. The 28,000-square-foot facility is conveniently located across the street from Florida International University (F.I.U.) South Campus. Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas and Associate of Science degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Florida Career College-Miami cost?
Florida Career College-Miami's private state tuition is approximately $18,184.
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