Florida State College Competitors

Created by the Florida Legislature in 1959, Broward College is one of 28 institutions that make up the Florida College System. Broward College is recognized as one of the top community colleges in the nation. In 2021, the College was a Finalist with Distinction in the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing it as one of the top five community colleges from more than 1,000 colleges. This is the second time the College earned recognition as a Finalist with Distinction and the fourth time the College has been named a Top 10 institution. Located in South Florida, Broward College serves 60,000 students annually and is supported by more than 4,000 faculty and staff. The College’s diverse community represents 150 countries across its three main campuses in Broward County, online, and eight specialized centers. Dedicated to transforming students' lives and enriching a diverse community through academic excellence and meaningful career opportunities, Broward College offers various certificates, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, and select bachelor’s degrees. The programs are organized across eight career pathways. Quick Facts • The College has been recognized by Forbes as a Best in State Employer in 2021 and 2022 • The College has been recognized by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) with the Most Promising Places to Work in Community College for 2021 and 2022 • The College has been awarded the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Gold Award 2022, Platinum Awards in 2023 and 2024 For more information visit Broward.edu

The University of North Florida is a nationally and internationally recognized public university preparing students for meaningful careers through personalized learning, hands-on experience, and strong connections to industry and community. Located in Jacksonville, UNF combines academic excellence with a supportive campus environment to develop graduates ready to lead locally and globally. UNF is an equal access/equal opportunity university.

As the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Valencia College is recognized as one of the best in the nation. At Valencia, you’ll get a quality education at a price you can afford. We offer the same education as a state university, with associate degrees costing just over $6k. And, with smaller campuses and classes, you’ll get more support along the way. You’ll also have the flexibility to take classes when and where you want—day, night or weekend at any of our seven campuses, or online. And, Flex Start courses are starting all the time. Then, when you’re finished, you’ll be ready to go straight into a high-skill, high-wage job or transfer to as a junior to a Florida state university with guaranteed admission.