News Article

Edison College a Top Producer of Associate Degrees

Jun 30, 2008

Of the 2,743 colleges in the United States awarding associate degrees in 2007, Edison College is listed as a top producer in four categories: nursing, health professions, all disciplines - non minority, and all disciplines. Of those institutions included in the study, 1,302 are public, 620 are private, and 821 are proprietary. Data was provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

The June 16, 2008 Community College Week Special Report ranks Edison College as follows:

• 13th in the Top 50 Associate Degree Producers for Nursing
• 39th in the Top 50 Associate Degree Producers for Health Professions
• 68th in Associate Degrees: All Disciplines - Non Minority
• 90th in Associate Degrees: All Disciplines

The lead article entitled "Moving Up" focuses on the dramatic increase in the numbers of associate degrees awarded in the last five years. Reasons cited are increased demand among students who see the associate degree as a way to improve themselves, especially given the current economy, improved access to online courses, and the increased role of private, for-profit colleges in associate degree production.

Edison College is a Florida state college serving 17,000 credit-seeking students at campuses in Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties, a center serving Hendry/Glades counties, and through Edison Online. For additional information call 1-800-749-2322 or visit www.edison.edu.

Last Updated: June 30, 2008