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  • 4 Year
  • Lakeland, FL
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

61% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

55% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Florida Southern College
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 41% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 55% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 55% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Florida Southern College. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Florida Southern College is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,700 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Florida Southern College
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $37,000 per year
after 7 years $36,200 per year
after 8 years $38,200 per year
after 9 years $38,800 per year
after 10 years $42,700 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Florida Southern College students who are working and no longer in school is $42,700, which is 24% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$24,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

66%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$248 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

65% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Florida Southern student loan debt, explore your options.

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134079.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026