Florida Southern College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Florida Southern College at a glance

• 2,656

  students enrolled

• 822

  degrees and certificates a year

• 71%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,551

  average net price a year

  Tuition $41,500

• $47,749

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,294

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Florida Southern College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Polk County, where the college is.

• 190

  open professional jobs

• 31

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  5 jobs

• 5.2%

  unemployment in Polk County

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $63,644

  median household income

  Polk County

• 32%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (13 open), sales (25 open), operations (42 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (7 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: SouthState Bank, National Association (16), State of Florida (13), Polk County FL (9), Walmart (6), Amazon (4), Polk County Public Schools (4), Arkema (3), Carvana (3).

What they hire for: Operations (42), Sales (25), Engineering (21), Legal (14), Finance (13), Clinical (10). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Polk.

• CareerSource PolkLakeland · 863-508-1100 · Mon-Thur7:30-4:00, Fri 7:30-12:30
• CareerSource Polk (CareerSource Polk Haines City)Haines City · First Tuesday of every month (Job search) all other times by appointment only (Closed Saturday & Sunday).

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Florida Southern College?

Florida Southern College enrolls about 2,656 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lakeland, Florida. It awards about 822 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Southern College?

71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Florida Southern College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,749 six years after entry and $55,294 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Florida Southern College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Florida Southern College awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Florida Southern College?

190 open professional jobs are listed in Polk County, 31 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. SouthState Bank, National Association has the most openings.