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Edison State College Nationally Ranked - College Moves Up Lists

Jul 1, 2013

Edison State College ranked in the Top 100 across several categories for Community College Week’s annual Top 100 Associate Degree and Certificate Producers. The results cover the 2011-2012 academic year.

“It’s always nice to be included in a national ranking by a well-regarded publication like Community College Week, but we are more focused on the quality of the education our students receive,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, president, Edison State College. “We attribute our success first and foremost to our students. They work hard to achieve their academic goals. Just as important is the dedication of our faculty, who guide them along the way.”

In all the categories, Edison State moved up in the rankings, with the exception of the 72nd ranking for Associate Degrees, All Disciplines, Total Minority. New this year is Edison State’s 26th ranking nationally for its nursing program.

The annual report divides its results into two-year and four-year institutions. Edison State College’s rankings are included with four-year institutions as follows:

• 26th for Associate Degrees, Nursing, Registered, Administration, Research & Clinical
• 45th for Associate Degrees, All Disciplines
• 38th  for Associate Degrees, All Disciplines, Total Non-Minority
• 72nd for Associate Degrees, All Disciplines, Total Minority
• 93rd  for Associate Degrees, All Disciplines, African-Americans
• 46th  for Associate Degrees, All Disciplines, Hispanics

Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and affordable institution of higher education. Proud to be tobacco-free, Edison State serves more than 24,000 students across five counties and through Edison Online.

Last Updated: July 1, 2013