University of Southernmost Florida (Closed 2015)
Tel:
(305)644-1171
- 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 serves 173 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- University of Southernmost Florida is one of 5 community colleges within Duval County, FL.
- The nearest community college to University of Southernmost Florida is Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville (1.1 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| University of Southernmost Florida | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 11 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 173 students | 1,142 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 173 students | 487 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 164 students | 487 students |
| # Graduate Students | 9 students | 30 students |
| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 30% | 24% |
| % Black | 42% | 17% |
| % White | 24% | 69% |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.60 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2013) | 44% | 58% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,700 | $30,300 |
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 Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville (1.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Concorde Career Institute-JacksonvillePrivate, for profit652 students | 1.10 Mi7259 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)725-0525 1.10652 - Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc-JacksonvillePrivate, for profit164 students | 5.40 Mi3563 Phillips Highway Building E Suite 501
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904)398-4141 5.40164 - 25,514 students | 6.00 Mi501 W State St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904)359-5433 6.0025,514 - Everest University-JacksonvillePrivate, for profit570 students | 8.30 Mi8226 Phillips Hwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)731-4949 8.30570 - Sanford-Brown Institute-JacksonvillePrivate, for profit340 students | 10.80 Mi10255 Fortune Parkway, Suite 501
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)363-6221 10.80340
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