Higher Education
Post-secondary education is a critical element in the quality of South Florida's workforce. According to the Florida Taxwatch Center for Educational Performance & Accountability, "Through 2010, nine of the top ten fastest growing jobs in Florida will require an associate's degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate." This means that continuing education will become a vital component to the success or failure of South Florida's population. The attainment of higher education has been shown to produce higher salaries, ultimately raising the standard of living for many South Florida families, and improving their quality of life. To compete regionally, nationally, and internationally, Floridians must make accessible, quality higher education a priority. |
Graphs and Tables
- Students Enrolled in South Florida Colleges 2005-06 & 2006-07
- Degrees Awarded at Select South Florida Universities 2000-2006
- Race and Ethnicity of College Students in South Florida 2005/06 & 2006/07
- Proportion of Students at Public Universities from South Florida 2004/05
- South Florida Community College Graduates by Race and Ethnicity 2003/2004-2006/2007
- Degrees Awarded at South Florida Community Colleges 2003/04 - 2006/07
- Six-Year Graduation Rates at State Universities 2004 - 2007
- Education Attainment Gap: Population 25 Years and Older with an Associate's Degree or Higher 2006
- Education Attainment Among Population Age 25 Years and Older in Select Metropolitan Areas 2006
- Degrees Awarded in High Demand or High Wage Program Areas at FAU and FIU
