Broward College combines exceptional educational access with meaningful economic outcomes. As an Under-Resourced Institution, the college serves 40.0% Pell-eligible and 48.7% first-generation students while generating $13,913 in earnings beyond expectations, ranking in the top 25% nationally for value creation.
With typical results, reflecting the balance between accessibility and economic outcomes characteristic of community colleges
With strong performance, driven by low debt levels and controlled net prices
With exceptional-tier achievement, reflecting the college's success in serving Pell-eligible, first-generation, and transfer student populations
With excellent-tier results, indicating strong economic advancement outcomes for graduates
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Full AnalysisBroward College delivers substantial earnings beyond expectations relative to student demographics and institutional resources. Graduates earn $13,913 more than predicted based on their backgrounds, ranking in the 90.0th percentile nationally on this critical measure.
While median earnings of $41,939 rank in the 26.0th percentile nationally, this reflects the institution's role as an access-focused community college serving diverse student populations. Earnings distribution spans from $21,991 at the 25th percentile to $63,877 at the 75th percentile, demonstrating varied pathways to economic advancement.
Students seeking affordable pathways to career advancement, particularly transfer students (51.0%) and first-generation college students (48.7%). Well-suited for Pell-eligible students (40.0%) who need strong affordability and substantial earnings growth beyond expectations.
Broward College's Under-Resourced Institutions classification reflects exceptional access combined with meaningful economic outcomes despite resource constraints.
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Exceptional access with strong mobility
Broward College ranks #106 nationally in Azimuth's composite analysis, placing in the 94.8th percentile with excellent performance. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large public institution demonstrates exceptional access with 97.6th percentile performance on access measures.
The college serves 40.0% Pell-eligible students, 48.7% first-generation students, and 51.0% transfer students, reflecting its mission to provide educational opportunity to diverse populations. Despite resource constraints typical of community colleges, Broward College generates $13,913 in earnings beyond expectations, ranking in the 90.0th percentile nationally.
Graduates earn a median of $41,939 ten years after enrollment, with strong earnings growth from $33,772 at six years. This combination of exceptional accessibility and meaningful earnings uplift places Broward College within the Under-Resourced Institutions quadrant, where limited resources coexist with demonstrated student success outcomes.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Broward College offers exceptional affordability across all income levels, with comprehensive costs well below national averages. In-state tuition stands at just $2,830 annually, while out-of-state tuition reaches $8,952, reflecting the college's community college mission.
The average net price of $20,077 represents the total cost of attendance after federal, state, and institutional aid, providing families with a clear picture of actual expenses. Net prices remain remarkably consistent across income levels, ranging from $19,448 for the lowest-income families to $24,881 for the highest-income families, a spread of just $5,433.
This narrow range indicates that the college maintains affordability regardless of family financial circumstances. The gap between the $2,830 sticker price for tuition and the $20,077 net price reflects additional costs including fees, books, supplies, room and board, and transportation, typical of comprehensive college cost calculations.
Broward College graduates demonstrate consistent earnings growth across their post-graduation trajectory. Median earnings increase from $33,772 six years after enrollment to $37,360 at eight years and $41,939 at ten years, representing 24.2% growth over the four-year period.
These outcomes are based on substantial cohorts of 13,043 graduates at six years, 15,070 at eight years, and 15,398 at ten years, providing high confidence in reported figures. The institution generates $13,913 in earnings beyond expectations compared to similar students nationally, placing it in the 90.0th percentile for earnings uplift performance.
Low-income graduates earn $36,700, reflecting meaningful economic advancement for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Earnings span from $21,991 at the 25th percentile to $63,877 at the 75th percentile, with the higher end representing nearly three times the lower quartile.
This substantial range reflects diverse program pathways and career trajectories available to graduates. The college's role in economic mobility becomes clear when considering that many students arrive with limited family college experience and financial resources, yet achieve measurable earnings growth over time.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
90 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
132 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
296 graduates
Special Education and Teaching.
49 graduates
Broward College's program data shows strong preparation across multiple career-focused fields, though detailed program-level rankings are not available in federal reporting due to the institution's community college structure. The available loan trajectory data indicates strong affordability outcomes across key program areas.
Health Professions graduates show particularly strong early-career earnings of $80,779 just two years after graduation, growing to $94,497 by four years. Computer and Information Sciences graduates earn $44,356 at two years, advancing to $57,222 by four years.
Business program graduates earn $41,823 initially, growing to $49,041 by the four-year mark. Education program graduates start at $45,383 and reach $49,391 within four years.
All tracked programs demonstrate excellent loan affordability, with payments representing less than 8% of discretionary income and standard 10-year payoff timelines, reflecting the college's commitment to accessible career preparation.
