Florida s community colleges graduate nearly 50,000 associate degree and certificate completers annually. In terms of job placement and in almost all other measures, Florida s community colleges lead the nation. The governance structure establishes district boards of trustees, appointed by the Governor, which have authority for the institution. The boards are responsive to local community needs and adaptive to changes in the workforce. Florida s community colleges provide an opportunity for higher education at an outstanding value to students and Florida taxpayers.
Students pay less in tuition and fees for courses taught at a community college.
Fifty-one percent of students enrolled in the State University System began their postsecondary education at one of Florida s community colleges. Community college students who transfer to the State University System perform as well, and sometimes better, than students who began their postsecondary education at a state university even though nearly 60 percent of students who begin their education at a community college require some type of remediation. Training Florida s workforce is of primary importance to the Community College System. Approximately 50 percent of the enrollment and resources in community colleges are workforce related. Over 80 percent of students who complete a community college program are.