College of Central Florida
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Florida residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,033 students.
About This School
College of Central Florida is a public institution located in Ocala, Florida with approximately 5,033 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,088 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $34,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The College of Central Florida (CF) is a public college with campuses in Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties in the U.S. state of Florida. It is part of the Florida College System and was founded in 1957 as Central Florida Junior College. CF has grown to span three counties and include the Appleton Museum of Art and Vintage Farm in Ocala.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low — median debt at graduation is just $8,550, which is impressively manageable. That said, the 44% graduation rate signals that many students don't finish, so you'll want to go in with a clear plan and strong support system. Median earnings of $34,900 a decade out are modest, making this a reasonable stepping stone if you're pursuing an affordable two-year degree or transfer path, but a harder sell if you're expecting a significant salary boost.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,033 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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