South Florida State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,045
students enrolled
588
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,877
average net price a year
Tuition $3,135 in state, $11,829 out of state
$32,974
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,990
median earnings, 10 years after entry
80% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 37% | 215 |
| Health professions | 31% | 180 |
| Security & protective services | 9% | 54 |
| Business & management | 9% | 53 |
| Construction trades | 3% | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 3 |
The job market around South Florida State College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Highlands County, where the college is.
2
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
6.3%
unemployment in Highlands County
2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$55,581
median household income
Highlands County
33%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, business & management, which lead to sales (2 open).
Hiring most: SiteOne Landscape Supply (2).
What they hire for: Sales (2). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: CareerSource Heartland.
- CareerSource HeartlandSebring · 8-5 Mon-Fri
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is South Florida State College?
- South Florida State College enrolls about 2,045 students and is a public 4-year institution in Avon Park, Florida. It awards about 588 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at South Florida State College?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do South Florida State College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,974 six years after entry and $39,990 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does South Florida State College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. South Florida State College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near South Florida State College?
- 2 open professional jobs are listed in Highlands County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. SiteOne Landscape Supply has the most openings.
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