South Florida State College

South Florida State College is a public four-year institution located in Avon Park, Florida, in a small suburban setting. The college enrolls 3,807 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 38.25 out of 100. Its completion rate is 51% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of technical and healthcare programs. Offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Biomedical Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Lineworker, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, across certificate levels.

Located in Avon Park in the Highlands County area of central Florida, South Florida State College serves students in a largely rural region with accessible career technical and healthcare training pathways.