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Today, more than 120,000 students attend Miami Dade College, a state-supported college with eight campuses and numerous outreach centers that offer more than 300 distinct degree pathways including associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates and apprenticeships. We are one of the largest and most highly regarded institutions of higher education in the nation. MDC is the recipient of many top national awards including the Aspen Prize. As Democracy’s College, MDC changes lives through accessible, high quality teaching and learning experiences. We have been named among the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” since the program’s inception. The College embraces its responsibility to serve as an economic, cultural and civic leader for the advancement of our diverse global community. Our alumni and employees contribute more than $3 billion annually to the local economy, and MDC graduates occupy top leadership positions in every major industry.

St. Petersburg College (SPC) puts your dreams within reach and offers a foundation for achievement and success. We offer a wide range of options to meet your education needs at 10 learning sites in Pinellas County, FL. If you want to develop new job skills, advance your career or start a new one, we provide a flexible, affordable opportunity to further your education.

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