University of Southernmost Florida (Closed 2015)
- The mission of Florida Technical College is to provide education and training that enables graduates to obtain entry-level employment. Florida Technical College is committed to encouraging the intellectual pursuits of men and women in a variety of business and technical areas. The College strives to maintain the flexibility necessary to meet the needs of a diverse population and the varying educational requirements prompted by the changes in the society it serves. The College recognizes the need to encourage creative activities and community involvement commensurate with institutional resources and abilities.
School Highlights
University of Southernmost Florida served 173 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 62%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five years.
University of Southernmost Florida | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 11 staff | 128 staff |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Florida Technical College is a private two-year junior college with four campuses in Florida. Our programs are designed for students looking for quality, career-focused education in some of today's most up-and-coming career fields. We offer Associate's and Diploma-level programs that can be completed in as little as 18 months! We pride ourselves on our Career Placements Services. Staff members offer individual attention and advice to students on how to decide which degree and career path bests suits individual needs, goals and interests. Staff members also assist students in finding a good job, preparing for the interview process, building a resume, and negotiating salary and benefits. Florida Technical College is a Junior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associates of Science degrees and academic diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Jacksonville campus, located at 8711 Lone Star Road, is in the southern part of Jacksonville and easily accessible from all major highways in Northeast Florida. The campus boasts a modern facility and labs for computers, networking and medical assisting.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of Southernmost Florida is Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc-Jacksonville (5.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc-JacksonvillePrivate, for profit164 students | 5.50 Mi3563 Phillips Highway Building E Suite 501
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-4141 5.50164 - 555 students | 6.20 Mi7259 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 725-0525 6.20555 - 23,413 students | 6.70 Mi501 W State St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 646-2300 6.7023,413 - Sunstate Academy-Jones Technical InstitutePrivate not-for-profit307 students | 8.10 Mi8813 Western Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 328-5600 8.10307 - 440 students | 13.40 Mi700 Blanding Blvd. Suite 16
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 269-7086 13.40440
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