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Broward College

Public Fort Lauderdale, FL · Urban · Southeast · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
38%
Graduation Rate
$41,939
Earnings (10yr)
$14,506
Net Price
24,922
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Overview

Broward College serves over 24,000 students, making it a significant player in the Fort Lauderdale area. With a net price of $14,506, it presents an affordable option for those seeking higher education. The college’s focus on practical fields like Business, Health Professions, and Computer Science aligns with job market demands.

Earnings data shows that graduates see an average income of $41,939 ten years after enrollment. While the graduation rate is 38%, many students benefit from the college’s strong support for low-income individuals, as evidenced by a 40% Pell Grant rate. These figures suggest that Broward College plays a vital role in lifting students from diverse backgrounds into stable careers.

Students who thrive here often value affordability and practical career preparation. With a median debt of only $7,500, graduates leave with manageable financial burdens. The college caters to those looking to enter the workforce quickly or pursue further education in a supportive environment.

Rankings

How Broward Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation38%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$15KMedian Debt$8KPell Grant Rate40%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$14K$30-48K$16K$48-75K$20K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1955.2%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1416.0%MOBILITY276.86%

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,830
In-State Tuition
$8,952
Out-of-State
$14,506
Avg Net Price
$7,500
Median Debt
40%
Pell Grant Rate
10%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$13,467
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,278
Family Income $30K–$48K
$16,098
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,368
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$33,772
6 Years After Entry
$37,360
8 Years
$41,939
10 Years
0.18x
Debt-to-Earnings
51%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,772 6yr $37,360 8yr $41,939 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

276.86%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1416.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1955.2%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$54,900
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.92
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.09
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
2.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.95
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.068%
Inventor Rate
26
Total Patents
109
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 31%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,877
Diversity Index 0.72
First-Gen Students 49%

Top Programs

Humanities 40%
Business & Marketing 24%
Health Professions 12%
Computer Science & IT 10%
Criminal Justice 5%
Transportation 3%
Education 1%
Visual & Performing Arts 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
59%
White
12%
Hispanic
38%
Black
34%
Asian
3%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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