Online Degrees in Florida

Once considered a less-viable alternative to traditional university education, distance learning may now serve as a feasible choice for working adults and busy parents to achieve a degree. This is important because the Lumina Foundation, a private entity dedicated to increasing student access to and success in post-secondary education, reports that 59 percent of jobs in the state will require a college credential by 2018. To keep up with the need for a more educated workforce, the state will have to expand the accessibility of postsecondary education to reach as many people as possible -- and online education could help.

Levels of Educational Attainment for Florida Adults (age 25-64) in 2010

Education Level
Percentage with Degree
Some college, no degree
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate or professional degree
21.79%
9.80%
17.74%
8.96%

Source: Florida, Lumina Foundation 2012

Of the 300,000 students attending Florida universities in 2011, almost half were enrolled in at least one online class according to an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Armed with this knowledge, organizations within the state are partnering with local and national universities, as well as businesses and other agencies, to continue exploring opportunities to broaden the reach of distance education programs.

Available Online Degree Programs in Florida

Colleges and Universities Offering Online Degrees in Florida

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