Manatee Technical College Competitors

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.

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

At Keiser University, we are here to help you succeed by providing the professional and academic foundation to meet your educational goals and objectives. Keiser University continues to be a valuable partner to employers and the community and, above all, a valued choice for students serious about their education and careers. Keiser University is a private, not-for-profit university, serving nearly 20,000 students and employing 3,800 faculty and staff members. Co-founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, the university offers over 100 degrees at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites. Home to 25 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) teams, the Keiser University Seahawks ranked 4th in the country in the 2018-2019 Learfield Director's Cup Rankings, had 74 All-Americans, 74 Academic All-Conference members, a student-athlete GPA above 3.0, 11 teams qualified for the NAIA National Tournament with 1 team crowned the 2018-2019 National Champion (men's swimming). Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as a level VI institution to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels. For additional information regarding Keiser University, visit www.keiseruniversity.edu.