College of Central Florida: programs, outcomes and local jobs

College of Central Florida at a glance

• 5,033

  students enrolled

• 2,151

  degrees and certificates a year

• 44%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,088

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,987 in state, $7,947 out of state

• $33,267

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,203

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  75% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around College of Central Florida

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Marion County, where the college is.

• 81

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.7%

  unemployment in Marion County

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $58,535

  median household income

  Marion County

• 32%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (15 open), sales (11 open), operations (14 open), human resources (1 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Lockheed Martin (6), R+L Carriers (6), IDEX (5), State of Florida (4), Encompass Health (3), Keiser University (3), REV Group (3), AT&T (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (16), Finance (15), Operations (14), Sales (11), Clinical (6), Legal (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Citrus, Levy, Marion.

• CareerSource Citrus Levy MarionOcala · 352-840-5700 · 9:00-4:00 Monday- Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with College of Central Florida

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Starting a businessNov 16, 2026 · Ocala, FL

  Educational Farm Field Day

  College: College of Central Florida

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Common questions

How big is College of Central Florida?

College of Central Florida enrolls about 5,033 students and is a public 4-year institution in Ocala, Florida. It awards about 2,151 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at College of Central Florida?

44% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do College of Central Florida graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,267 six years after entry and $38,203 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does College of Central Florida offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. College of Central Florida awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near College of Central Florida?

81 open professional jobs are listed in Marion County, 11 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Lockheed Martin has the most openings.