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Florida Keys Community College

Florida Keys Community College

Florida Keys Community College, also referred to as FKCC, was established in the fall of 1965. This community college is located in Key West, Florida. The main campus is in Stock Island, while classes are also offered in centers in Key Largo, and Marathon, Florida.

Florida Keys Community College awards associate’s degrees in arts, applied science, and science, along with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science and management. In addition, there are several certificate programs of study. FKCC is well known for its programs in ceramics, marine technology, and diving business. It operates the School of Diving and Underwater Technology through which degrees in diving are offered.

Students of FKCC can avail financial assistance to complete their education. A number of federal, state, institutional, and private loans and grants are provided. Additionally, the college supports various clubs and organizations such as the Cyber League Computer Club, Sigma Alpha Pi, Mud Pi's Ceramics Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Scuba Club, Literary Club, and Swim Club.

Overview of Florida Keys Community College

Key West, FL is home to Florida Keys Community College. Key West is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Florida Keys Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.

Florida Keys Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.

Faculty

Florida Keys Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school has 1,012 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at Florida Keys Community College are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"FKCC is an open-access educational institution that innovatively serves the intellectual, cultural, and occupational needs of the community and beyond. The college provides a student-focused environment that encourages critical thinking, educational excellence, social awareness and personal achievement. Through innovative and effective teaching, providing support services and articulation with community partners, FKCC prepares students for success in an ever-changing world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Florida Keys Community College

Florida Keys Community College
5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
General Phone: (305) 296-9081
http://www.fkcc.edu

Florida Keys Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine105EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Liberal Arts94liberal arts and sciences
Security And Law Enforcement41criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration
Business And Management18MIS, business management, entrepreneurship
Computer Science And Engineering8systems analyst, computer applications programming
Medical Support And Technology8mental health services tech
Photography And Commercial Art6commercial art, cinematography
Engineering Technician6mechanical engineering related tech
Conservation And Resource Management3fisheries sciences
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy1parks and recreation management
Law0legal assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Florida Keys Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree15812
Award of less than 1 academic year1145
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years183

Student Body

In 2007, Florida Keys Community College had a total enrollment of 1,012 students (518 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black7%
Hispanic14%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1919%
20-2115%
22-2411%
25-2914%
30-348%
35-398%
40-499%
50-648%
65+1%

Florida Keys Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time40 %

Florida Keys Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Key West, 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.

Florida Keys Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,250
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,005
Books and supplies$ 2,588

Financial Aid:
Florida Keys Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148500)

Florida Keys Community College Faculty

Florida Keys Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured82
Non-tenured, but on tenure track46
Non-tenured and not on tenure track03

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year8$48,4833$46,592
Associate professoracademic year1*2*
Assistant professoracademic year1*2*
Instructoracademic year0*1*
No academic rankacademic year0*3$30,860
All faculty totalacademic year10$46,51211$38,509

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Florida Keys Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science

Florida Keys Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Florida Keys Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Florida Keys Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Florida Keys Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Florida Keys Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Florida Keys Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Florida Keys Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Florida Keys Community College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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