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Daytona State College

Public Daytona Beach, FL · Urban · Southeast · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
42%
Graduation Rate
$37,096
Earnings (10yr)
$7,177
Net Price
10,176
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Overview

Daytona State College enrolls 10,176 students, making it a significant choice in Florida's higher education landscape. With a net price of just $7,177, it stands out as an affordable option for many.

Graduates earn an average of $37,096 a decade after leaving Daytona State. While the graduation rate sits at 42%, this data suggests that many students achieve financial stability through their education, even if they do not complete a degree. The college supports a diverse range of programs, particularly in fields such as Health Professions and Business, which are crucial for local economic growth.

Students who thrive here often seek practical, hands-on learning experiences. With a median debt of only $8,250, graduates leave with manageable financial burdens. The 35% Pell Grant rate indicates strong support for low-income students. Daytona State College is a solid option for those looking to enter the workforce quickly while keeping costs low.

Rankings

How Daytona Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation42%Earnings 10yr$37KNet Price$7KMedian Debt$8KPell Grant Rate35%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$6K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$8K$48-75K$12K$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%2034.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%786.8%MOBILITY160.04%

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,106
In-State Tuition
$11,994
Out-of-State
$7,177
Avg Net Price
$8,250
Median Debt
35%
Pell Grant Rate
17%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$5,819
Family Income $0–$30K
$6,187
Family Income $30K–$48K
$8,372
Family Income $48K–$75K
$12,050
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$32,933
6 Years After Entry
$35,233
8 Years
$37,096
10 Years
0.22x
Debt-to-Earnings
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$32,933 6yr $35,233 8yr $37,096 10yr

Social Mobility

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

160.04%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
786.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2034.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$52,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.75
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 28%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,621
Diversity Index 0.66
First-Gen Students 42%

Top Programs

Humanities 43%
Health Professions 21%
Business & Marketing 9%
Culinary & Personal Services 6%
Criminal Justice 6%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Precision Production 2%
Construction Trades 2%

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
61%
White
51%
Hispanic
24%
Black
15%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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