College of Central Florida

College of Central Florida is a public four-year institution located in Ocala, Florida, within a small city setting. The college enrolls 7,704 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023).

The College of Central Florida provides a range of health, technical, and skilled trades programs. Offerings include Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (at both certificate and associate levels), Welding Technology/Welder, Medical Office Management/Administration, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Physical Therapy Assistant.

Ocala is located in Marion County in north-central Florida. The College of Central Florida is the primary postsecondary institution serving this region, offering workforce-aligned credentials that address growing healthcare and skilled trades employment needs in the surrounding community.