At a glance
Average net price
$28,551
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.5%
Admission rate
64%
Undergrad size
2,656
In-state tuition
$44,040
Out-of-state tuition
$44,040
Cost of attendance
$60,768
Median earnings (10y)
$55,294
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,252
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 80.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (26%), business (25%), humanities & arts (21%).
- STEM26%
- Health7%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services2%
- Business24.6%~654 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences17.9%~475 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~295 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.5%~227 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~175 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication6.4%~171 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education5.5%~146 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.5%~146 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.7%~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.3%~60 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.1%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture0.5%~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 234 | $39,221 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 110 | $62,917 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 102 | $58,540 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 90 | $91,572 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $29,572 | $25,500 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 79 | $33,714 | $25,955 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 71 | $27,262 | $27,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 61 | — | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 61 | $42,840 | $24,187 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 60 | $23,917 | $23,250 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 55 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 44 | $40,940 | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 43 | $48,736 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 41 | $40,324 | $26,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 30 | $54,604 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 16 | $53,049 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 15 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 9 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College is a mid-sized institution located in Lakeland, Florida, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,656 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Florida Southern College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,551 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $44,040 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $60,768 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.5%, a strong completion outcome. 80.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,294 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Florida Southern College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (26% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Florida Southern College accepts 64% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,252. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Lakeland, Florida (city), Florida Southern College draws students from across Florida and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Florida Southern College
Q.How much does Florida Southern College cost?
The average net price at Florida Southern College is $28,551 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $60,768.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Florida Southern College?
Florida Southern College has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Florida Southern College?
Florida Southern College admits 64% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Florida Southern College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Florida Southern College graduate earns $55,294 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Florida Southern College?
Published tuition is $44,040 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Florida Southern College located?
Florida Southern College is located in Lakeland, Florida (ZIP 33801).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Florida Southern College at their official website.