EFSC Accomplishments 2016 | Page 6

In fact, more than 89 percent of all EFSC graduates are either employed or continuing their education within one year after graduating from the college. Top collegiate rankings These combined efforts place Eastern Florida State College among the top institutions in the U.S. among 1,200 similarly-sized colleges. We are a leader in awarding degrees, ranking: • 26th nationally in awarding Associate Degrees in all disciplines. • 12th nationally in awarding Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. We are a great value: • 28th nationally in awarding Associate Degrees in Science Technologies. • T  he college has not raised tuition in four years and is among the most affordable colleges in the nation to attend, ranking 21st in lowest tuition at about $2,500 annually. Commitment to excellence We have high graduation rates, ranking: • 4th overall in the 28-member Florida College System. • 3  rd in Associate in Arts Degree graduates in the Florida College System. In the coming years, the college will continue moving forward with more high wage, workforce focused programs to provide students with the education they need to thrive in today’s economy. That commitment to excellence is a promise that Eastern Florida State College has made to the residents of Brevard County, and it’s a promise it will keep.