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Colleges and universities in Florida

Florida has 317 colleges and universities in our directory (90 public, 60 private nonprofit, 167 for-profit). Together they enroll about 1,122,306 students. 119 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Miami (37), Orlando (19), Tampa (19), Jacksonville (17), Fort Myers (10), Gainesville (8), Hialeah (8), Fort Lauderdale (6), Lakeland (6), Pensacola (6), Sarasota (6), Tallahassee (6)

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Showing 169–192 of 317 schools

MIP
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
356
Retention
75%
Programs
4
Campus
Home Health AideMedical/Clinical Assistant +2
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FA
Private for-profit

Florida Academy

Fort Myers, FL

Admission
Open
Students
350
Retention
74%
Programs
8
Campus
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering +5
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OTC
Public
Students
342
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
120
Campus
Phlebotomy TechnicianLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage +3
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GI
Private for-profit

Gwinnett Institute

Orlando, FL

Students
340
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
125
CampusOnlineHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered NursingMedical/Clinical Assistant +2
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CTC
Public

Charlotte Technical College

Port Charlotte, FL

Admission
Open
Students
330
Retention
54%
Programs
20
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCosmetology +17
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ATC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
329
Retention
69%
Programs
5
Campus
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Fire ScienceAutomobile +2
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CBT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
326
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
206
CampusHybrid
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianElectrician
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BCA
Private for-profit

Bene's Career Academy

New Port Richey, FL

Admission
Open
Students
321
Retention
79%
Programs
7
Campus
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherBarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +4
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SIU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
319
Retention
100%
Programs
7
CampusOnlineHybrid
English as a Second LanguageEducation, GeneralMarketing +4
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FEI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
318
Retention
79%
Programs
10
CampusOnlineHybrid
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianMedical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderCooking and Related Culinary Arts +7
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RFB
Private for-profit

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools

Boynton Beach, FL

Admission
Open
Students
310
Retention
80%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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TC
Private for-profit

Taylor College

Ocala, FL

Admission
Open
Students
308
Retention
74%
Programs
4
Campus
Registered NursingPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other +1
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CCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
297
Retention
86%
Programs
14
Campus
BarberingPrepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignDental Assisting/Assistant +11
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AIM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
283
Retention
72%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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LBA
Private for-profit

Latin Beauty Academy

greenacres, FL

Admission
Open
Students
283
Retention
84%
Programs
6
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering +3
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WTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
278
Retention
88%
Programs
16
Campus
CorrectionsCriminal Justice/Police ScienceWelding Technology +13
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CI
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

Maitland, FL

Admission
Open
Students
258
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
129
Campus
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherMassage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageFacial Treatment Specialist
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ANB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
253
Retention
77%
Programs
6
Campus
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherBarberingNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +3
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