Florida Academy

www.florida-academy.edu

Add Comparison

2019 Student Loan

1.01%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

427

32.8% Full-Time

About

Florida Academy is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Florida Academy were Make-Up Artist (18 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (11 degrees), and General Cosmetology (8 degrees).

In 2021, 298 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Academy. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (138 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (106 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Florida Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Florida Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Florida Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 60% with respect to 2020, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.01%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Academy was 1.01%, which represents 2 out of the 198 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Florida Academy had a total enrollment of 427 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Florida Academy is 140 students and the part-time enrollment is 287. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at Florida Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.3% Hispanic or Latino, 32.1% White, 25.3% Black or African American, 3.28% Two or More Races, 2.11% Asian, 0.703% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Florida Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40%), followed by White Female (24.3%) and Black or African American Female (22.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Academy in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 427 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Academy is 140 and the part-time enrollment is 287.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida Academy was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Florida Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
155 enrolled students
White
137 enrolled students
Black or African American
108 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Academy is 36.3% Hispanic or Latino, 32.1% White, 25.3% Black or African American, 3.28% Two or More Races, 2.11% Asian, 0.703% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 66 more women than men received degrees from Florida Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Academy is white (138 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (106 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Florida Academy is Make-Up Artist (18 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (11 degrees) and General Cosmetology (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (105 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (137 degrees), and Health (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Academy are Registered nurses (1,333,419 people), Medical & health services managers (146,356 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Academy in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (105 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (137 degrees), and Health (56 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Academy are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Florida Academy are Engineering Technologies (105 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (137 degrees), and Health (56 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Academy are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,449,135 people), Elementary & secondary schools (218,375 people), Outpatient care centers (216,338 people), Offices of physicians (193,410 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (133,662 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Academy are Engineering Technologies (105 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (137 degrees), and Health (56 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida Academy.

Most Common (2021)

Make-Up Artist
18 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
11 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Florida Academy was Make-Up Artist with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Florida Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

116

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

182

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Academy, which is 0.637 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (182).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Academy in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Academy in Facial Treatment Specialist, which is 25 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 69% of students graduating from Florida Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
138 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
106 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Academy is white (138 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (106 degrees).

0.671% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
70 degrees awarded
White Male
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Academy is white female (87 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (70 degrees).