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Florida Community College
501 W. State St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Florida Community College (FCC) is growing its reputation as a large, dynamic and influential higher education institution. The workforce development program at Florida Community College is the largest in Florida, helping thousands of students prepare for high-demand careers each year. FCC has also have built the state's largest online learning program, military education program, and information technology curriculum.
The size and quality of Florida Community College's education programs produce significant economic impact for the region. Employers depend on the college to deliver the highly skilled employees they need to compete and grow in the future. The impact of Florida Community College extends beyond student success and economic growth -- to the arts and culture in the community. Through the Artist Series, honored by the State of Florida as a "Major Cultural Institution," FCC brings top-rated Broadway productions, concerts and cultural performances to Jacksonville each year.
The majority of students at Florida Community College pursue associate degrees or other career-training credentials. The balance of the student population is enrolled in high school completion or basic education programs, special academic programs, or professional development classes. The diverse student body closely mirrors the diversity of Northeast Florida. The English language programs attract students from about 120 countries around the world -- a marvelous complement to the rich diversity of the Florida Community College campus experience.
Quick Facts:
There were about 64,230 students attending Florida Community College in 2005.
The median age in college-credit programs is 27 years old at Florida Community College.
At Florida Community College, the median age in continuing education programs is 39 years old.
70% of Florida Community College faculty members have a master's degree.
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