by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking is part of that endeavor. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 45 schools across Florida to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found Florida State College at Jacksonville to be the best value (income $75-$110k) school for associate degrees in Florida in this year’s ranking. FSCJ is located in Jacksonville, Florida and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Florida State College at Jacksonville has the honor of being ranked #10 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,083.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list means Miami Dade College is a great place for students working on their degree. This large public school is located in Miami, Florida.
Not only is Miami Dade College a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Florida for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,691.
The quality degree programs at Tallahassee Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Tallahassee Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,085.
The quality degree programs at North Florida College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida. NFC is a public institution located in Madison, Florida.
North Florida College has the honor of being ranked #43 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $2,646.
Out of the 45 associate degree schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Johns River State College landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Palatka, Florida, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Saint Johns River State College a great value, but it is also ranked #38 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,570.
A rank of #5 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for students working on their degree. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school located in Tampa, Florida.
Not only is University of South Florida - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,978.
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Seminole State College of Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. Seminole State is located in Sanford, Florida and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Seminole State College of Florida has the honor of being ranked #19 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,815.
Indian River State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. Indian River State College is a fairly large public school located in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Indian River State College has the honor of being ranked #22 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,773.
Chipola College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Marianna, Florida, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Chipola College is ranked #41 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $4,371.
Pensacola State College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list. Pensacola State College is a medium-sized public school located in Pensacola, Florida.
Pensacola State College has the honor of being ranked #31 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $6,728.
Polk State College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. Polk State is a public institution located in Winter Haven, Florida.
Polk State College has the honor of being ranked #28 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,433.
Florida State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list. This large public school is located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida State University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,901.
Eastern Florida State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. Eastern Florida State College is a fairly large public school located in Cocoa, Florida.
Not only is Eastern Florida State College a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,041.
St Petersburg College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list. This large public school is located in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Not only is St Petersburg College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Florida for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,812.
With a ranking of #15, Florida International University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list. This large public school is located in Miami, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Florida International University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,901.
Florida Gateway College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking, coming in at #16. This small public school is located in Lake City, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Florida Gateway College is ranked #40 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $6,196.
University of Central Florida landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. Located in Orlando, Florida, the school is a large public institution.
University of Central Florida has the honor of being ranked #8 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,265.
Pasco-Hernando State College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. PHSC is located in New Port Richey, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Pasco-Hernando State College has the honor of being ranked #36 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,907.
With a ranking of #19, Gulf Coast State College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list. This small public school is located in Panama City, Florida.
Not only is Gulf Coast State College a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,336.
With a ranking of #20, South Florida State College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list. Avon Park, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is South Florida State College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,665.
Santa Fe College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public school located in Gainesville, Florida.
Not only is Santa Fe College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,852.
Lake-Sumter State College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. Located in Leesburg, Florida, the school is a small public institution.
Lake-Sumter State College has the honor of being ranked #37 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,701.
Palm Beach State College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking. Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, Florida and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Palm Beach State College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,001.
Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida ranking, coming in at #24. FAU is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida.
Florida Atlantic University has the honor of being ranked #13 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,049.
Florida SouthWestern State College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Florida list. FSW is located in Fort Myers, Florida and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Florida SouthWestern State College is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,478.
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