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Edison State College, a part of Florida Community Colleges System, was established as a public community college in 1962. Its main campus is located in Fort Myers, and has branch campuses in Collier and Charlotte counties. The university enrolls more than 15,000 students. The main campus of the college, located on 140 acres of land, offers two-year associates degrees, several career-oriented bachelor's programs, and certificate programs.
Edison offers a golf course operation Program, which is designed to help students become successful golf course supervisors. This program enables students to learn different issues related to golf course management. Michael D. Reynolds, a famous astronomer, and Fuzzy Zoeller of the Professional Golfers Association Tour are notable alumni of the university.
The main campus of Edison is in Fort Myers, FL (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Edison offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Edison students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Edison offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 11,369 enrolled students.
Edison offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Edison State College
8099 College Pky SW
Fort Myers, FL 33919-0000
General Phone: (239) 489-9300
http://www.edison.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 822 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 498 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 74 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, cardiovascular tech, dental assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 47 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, forensic science, security and protective services |
| Business and Management | 33 | business management, accounting technology, management information systems, entrepreneurship, MIS, accounting and related services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | drafting |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 10 | turf management |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Edison in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,269 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 178 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 84 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Edison had a total enrollment of 11,369 students (7,966 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Myers, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,347 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,829 |
| Books and supplies | $ 817 |
Financial Aid:
Edison participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147700)
Edison has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 50 | $54,448 | 66 | $52,284 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $54,448 | 66 | $52,284 |
*: 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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)
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Edison Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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