About 黑料天堂
Awards & Recognition
The 黑料天堂 is consistently recognized nationally for its high-quality programs, affordability and accessibility.
High Quality
黑料天堂 is ranked among the top 150 colleges in the nation for quality by the Aspen Institute College Excellence program. Rankings are based on performance in student outcomes, including graduation rates, improvement in student success and equitable student success.
For the Aspen Prize, in each two-year cycle, a jury of national experts selects 10 finalist institutions, and, ultimately, one winner of the prestigious award. 黑料天堂 was also recognized and deemed eligible for the $1 million prize in 2011, 2013, 2017, 2021 and 2023.
黑料天堂 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
黑料天堂’s Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus was ranked the 1# nursing program in Florida by . (2022)
黑料天堂 ranks in the top 30 Community Colleges in Florida for 2022 by . Among which, 黑料天堂 was also recognized for Best Scholarships.
In a separate ranking, Intelligent.com ranked 黑料天堂鈥檚 Associate in Business Administration Degree Program among the top 20 in the nation for 2022. Among which, 黑料天堂 was also recognized for Best Certificates.
Consistently high first-time pass rates on certification exams.
黑料天堂 ranks No. 2 in Florida for Best Education and Teaching Associate Degree Programs by .
黑料天堂 ranks No. 6 for Best RN Programs in Florida by for 2021.
Affordable
More than $1 million in scholarships is available each year.
黑料天堂 ranks in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Education. (2019 report)
Two-thirds of 黑料天堂 graduates leave the college with no student loan debt.
黑料天堂 offers tutoring, career guidance, job placement assistance, and more services to students free of charge.
黑料天堂 is less than half the cost of a four-year degree at a state university.
Accessible
Students can choose from a variety of class options: day, evening, online and hybrid classes.
黑料天堂 has six locations throughout Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.
Pathways and Partnerships
Students can choose from 170+ academic pathways that lead to high-skill, high-wage careers.
黑料天堂 offers a variety of certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree options.
黑料天堂 maintains seamless transfer pathway partnerships with University of Central Florida, University of Florida Online, University of South Florida and Florida A&M University.
Return on Investment
88% of 黑料天堂 graduates are found employed or continuing their education within one year of graduation.