Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at North Florida Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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North Florida Community College

4624 Town Crossing Drive, Suite 155, Jacksonville, FL

North Florida Community College, located in Madison, Florida, was founded in 1957, when it was known as the North Florida Junior College. In 1966 the school was merged with Suwannee River Junior College, a black community college, after the passing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The school changed its name to the current in 1995.

The school is part of the Florida College System, which encompasses all of Florida's publicly funded schools. NFCC serves the counties of Madison, Taylor, Lafayette, Suwannee, Jefferson and Hamilton.  NFCC prides itself on delivering a quality education to its service area, providing educational and cultural opportunities to residents of its member counties.

Academics

North Florida Community College offers a wide variety of programs providing vocational and educational opportunities. The school offers diploma, certificate and degree programs in a large number of fields. The programs offered include transfer programs to four year institutions, particularly to public colleges and universities in Florida, and career training programs that prepare students for work in a particular field, readying them for entry level positions after graduation.

Additionally, the school offers bachelor programs in conjunction with the nearby Saint Leo University.

Programs offered at North Florida Community College include:

• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration and Management
• Early Childhood Education
• General Education
• Registered Nurse
• Digital Media and Multimedia Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at North Florida Community College must be a resident of the state of Florida. The school has an open admissions policy, admitting any individuals who submit a completed admissions application along with any relevant transcripts and test scores. If test scores are unavailable, students must take a CPT examination in their place.

Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should contact or visit the financial aid office to begin their application and evaluation. The financial aid process can take a long time, and it is suggested that students begin as soon as possible.

Extracurricular Activities

North Florida Community College is home to a varied number of clubs and organizations that students may find interesting. Such clubs and organizations provide activities and events of interest, and meet regularly in order to maintain membership and interact with one another.

Clubs and Organizations at North Florida Community College include:

• Art Club
• Astronomy Club
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• NFCC Brain Bowl Team
• Save Our Animal Resources Ecology Club

Additionally, various awards and honors are bestowed upon organization and active students annually.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Florida Community College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 960
  • Average Annual Salary: $68510

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).