Best colleges in Jacksonville

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Jacksonville's slogan shouldn't be "Where Florida Begins", but rather "Where Your Education Begins." Jacksonville has over 20 colleges and universities offering degree programs from accounting and criminal justice to chemistry and nursing. The city is also home to several institutions offering certifications in beauty, barbering, court reporting, and welding. Named by Forbes as one of the top three cities to relocate to find a job and also home to 4 Fortune 500 companies, Jacksonville can help you take the next steps for your education and your career.

From downtown to the beaches, Jacksonville has unique areas to take a break from school. Walk along the river or cheer on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Soak up the sun at one of 4 beaches with enough distance to feel the sand beneath your toes for 22 miles. Here you can swim, snack on fresh fish, watch anglers pull in their catch, or see a movie or concert. At Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, you can enjoy 20 miles of scenic mountain biking trails, a freshwater lake, camping, and beachfront access to the best surfing spot in the area. The views are amazing wherever you are, not to mention warm temperatures and sunny skies year-round. With great options for school and plenty of places to enjoy the sun, there really is no better place to start school than Jacksonville. and don't forget the SPF.

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Best Four Year Universities in Jacksonville

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida offers 152 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 4,662 students graduated with students earning 3,342 Bachelor's degrees, 760 Master's degrees, 330 Associate's degrees, 181 Doctoral degrees, and 49 Certificates.

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 258 students graduated with students earning 258 Bachelor's degrees.

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University offers 126 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 1,349 students graduated with students earning 700 Bachelor's degrees, 536 Master's degrees, 87 Doctoral degrees, and 26 Certificates.

Jacksonville State University offers 102 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small suburb. In 2022, 2,015 students graduated with students earning 1,415 Bachelor's degrees, 492 Master's degrees, 65 Certificates, and 43 Doctoral degrees.

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College offers 39 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small suburb. In 2022, 625 students graduated with students earning 619 Bachelor's degrees, and 6 Master's degrees.

Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL

Edward Waters University offers 11 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 113 students graduated with students earning 113 Bachelor's degrees.

Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL

Trinity Baptist College offers 22 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 63 students graduated with students earning 42 Bachelor's degrees, 12 Associate's degrees, and 9 Master's degrees.

Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 17 students graduated with students earning 14 Master's degrees, 2 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.

Florida State College at Jacksonville offers 151 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 4,663 students graduated with students earning 3,206 Associate's degrees, 1,111 Bachelor's degrees, and 346 Certificates.

Chamberlain University-Florida offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 316 students graduated with students earning 316 Bachelor's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Jacksonville

Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 63 students graduated with students earning 53 Certificates, and 10 Associate's degrees.

Jones Technical Institute
Jacksonville, FL

Jones Technical Institute offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 183 students graduated with students earning 183 Associate's degrees.

Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville offers 14 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 128 students graduated with students earning 105 Associate's degrees, and 23 Certificates.

Fortis College-Orange Park
Orange Park, FL

Fortis College-Orange Park offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 124 students graduated with students earning 69 Certificates, and 55 Associate's degrees.

Coastal Carolina Community College offers 80 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 821 students graduated with students earning 630 Associate's degrees, and 191 Certificates.

Jacksonville College-Main Campus offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 74 students graduated with students earning 74 Associate's degrees.

List of all colleges in Jacksonville

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of North Florida Logo University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
2/5
29 : 1 16,406
Illinois College Logo Illinois College Jacksonville, IL
5/5
14 : 1 1,029
Jacksonville University Logo Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL
5/5
17 : 1 3,837
Jacksonville State University Logo Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
3/5
28 : 1 9,632
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville Logo Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville Jacksonville, NC   14 : 1 157