Florida State College At Jacksonville

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in business and management, office and administration, liberal arts, and real estate and construction management.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High female/male ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

FSC Jacksonville participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 65% of students received financial aid of some sort.

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 25,903 in 2009-2010 (19,275 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 54% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (41 awarded)

• Interior Architecture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (61 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1,263 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Finance
• Management Information Systems and Services
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (91 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (37 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Construction Trades
• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (13 awarded)

• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (16 awarded)

• Visual and Performing Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded)

• Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (118 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Biomedical Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Instrumentation Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (86 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (11 awarded)

• Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

HOSPITALITY (10 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Restaurant/Food Services Management

LAW (50 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (2,253 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (74 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (26 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (194 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (504 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded)

• Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (136 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (55 awarded)

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production
• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (99 awarded)

• Real Estate

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (222 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Fire Services Administration
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (49 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (82 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
• Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
• Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation