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Edison is in Fort Myers, Florida. Fort Myers is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Edison issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Edison include liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Edison are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 10,653 students study at the school (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Edison College is a comprehensive public college dedicated to educational excellence in programs ranging from continuing education to the baccalaureate degree. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be productive citizens by helping them develop academic and professional proficiencies; to think logically, critically, and analytically; to communicate effectively; to seek and evaluate information; and to act with sound judgment in the interest of our global community. To support this mission, Edison College provides: ò Liberal arts and pre-professional education through the Associate in Arts degree ò Professional and technical education through the Associate in Science degree and college certificates ò Access to baccalaureate degrees through upper division transfer, articulation, program delivery as authorized by the State Board of Education, and Edison University Center partnerships with colleges and universities ò Qualified faculty and staff committed to the educational goals of the learner ò Personal and professional development opportunities ò Services and opportunities promoting academic, personal, and social growth among students ò Accessibility to programs through learning assistance, academic advising, flexible scheduling, and distance education ò Educational partnerships with business, industry, government, and other institutions ò Cultural resources, events and facilities for the community"
More complete details are provided below.
Edison College
8099 College Pky SW
Fort Myers, FL 33919-0000
General Phone: (239) 489-9300
Admissions Phone: (239) 489-9360
Financial Aid Phone: (239) 489-9336
http://www.edison.edu
Edison awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 787 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 265 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 74 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, cardiovascular tech, dental assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science, fire protection tech |
| Business And Management | 18 | business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, management information systems, MIS, accounting and related services |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 8 | turf management |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | drafting |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Edison in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,133 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 81 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 4 |
In 2005, Edison had a total enrollment of 10,653 students (6,323 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 99% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Myers, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (239) 489-9360
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,983 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 696 |
Financial Aid:
Edison participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (239) 489-9336
Edison has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 37 | $54,517 | 54 | $51,129 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $54,517 | 54 | $51,129 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Edison Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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