Daytona State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Florida residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,176 students.
About This School
Daytona State College is a public institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida with approximately 10,176 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,177 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $32,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Daytona State College (DSC) is a public college in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,201/year net price and only $5,500 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, the 41% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish — and median earnings of $32,700 a decade out suggest the degrees earned often lead to modest-paying careers. Worth considering if you're budget-conscious, have a clear plan to stay on track, and are targeting a career field where DSC has strong local ties in the Daytona area.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Daytona State College graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($50,619 vs $47,382 nationally), and most below it in Computer and Information Sciences, General ($69,567 vs $92,374).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 193 | $52,532 | $68,257 | −$15,725 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 80 | $91,166 | $88,910 | +$2,256 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 36 | $50,619 | $47,382 | +$3,237 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | $69,567 | $92,374 | −$22,807 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (10,176 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Daytona State College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Daytona State College cost?
The average net price at Daytona State College is about $7,177 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Daytona State College?
Daytona State College has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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