Florida SouthWestern State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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11,052
students enrolled
2,530
degrees and certificates a year
39%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,247
average net price a year
Tuition $2,436 in state, $9,750 out of state
$37,028
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,421
median earnings, 10 years after entry
79% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 60% | 1,510 |
| Health professions | 21% | 539 |
| Business & management | 6% | 160 |
| Security & protective services | 6% | 144 |
| Education | 2% | 54 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 2 |
The job market around Florida SouthWestern State College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lee County, where the college is.
232
open professional jobs
41
entry level
6 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
7 jobs
4.8%
unemployment in Lee County
2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier
$73,099
median household income
Lee County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (10 open), finance (16 open), sales (44 open), operations (48 open), marketing (10 open), human resources (12 open).
Hiring most: Gartner (18), The Hertz (13), Atwell (10), Apex Companies (9), Lee Health (8), Pyramid Global Hospitality (7), Amazon (6), Arthrex (5).
What they hire for: Operations (48), Sales (44), Engineering (26), Finance (16), Human Resources (12), Clinical (10). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: CareerSource Southwest Florida.
- CareerSource Southwest FloridaFort Myers · 239-931-8200 · 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Tallahassee Community CollegeTallahassee · 11,053 students
- Santa Fe CollegeGainesville · 11,122 students
- Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne · 10,490 students
- Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce · 11,822 students
- Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach · 10,176 students
- University of West FloridaPensacola · 9,330 students
Common questions
- How big is Florida SouthWestern State College?
- Florida SouthWestern State College enrolls about 11,052 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fort Myers, Florida. It awards about 2,530 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Florida SouthWestern State College?
- 39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Florida SouthWestern State College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,028 six years after entry and $43,421 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Florida SouthWestern State College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Florida SouthWestern State College awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Florida SouthWestern State College?
- 232 open professional jobs are listed in Lee County, 41 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Gartner has the most openings.
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