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Florida Career College-Margate

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Margate, Florida, Florida Career College-Margate is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Florida Career College-Margate is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Florida Career College-Margate is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Florida Career College-Margate is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Florida Career College-Margate do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Florida Career College-Margate are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, General Office Occupations and Clerical Services, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Florida Career College-Margate received on average $5,624 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,624
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 413 96% $4,106 $1,695,728
Other Federal Grant 413 96% $5,593 $2,310,018
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 73 17% $560 $40,848
Total Grant & Scholarships 418 98% $5,624 $2,350,866

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida Career College-Margate students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida Career College-Margate students is 57.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.6%.

57.0%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 54.7% 146 students
  • white 51.8% 14 students
  • unknown 56.6% 43 students
  • hispanic 71.7% 33 students

Service Offerings

Florida Career College-Margate provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida Career College-Margate offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families