Eastern Florida State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Eastern Florida State College at a glance

• 10,490

  students enrolled

• 3,986

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,440

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,048 in state, $8,399 out of state

• $32,437

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,195

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  74% 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 Eastern Florida State College

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

• 770

  open professional jobs

• 65

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  29 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Brevard County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $75,817

  median household income

  Brevard County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (45 open), sales (32 open), operations (89 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (20 open).

Hiring most: L3HARRIS Technologies (171), SpaceX (65), Northrop Grumman (61), Harris Health Strategic Fund (50), Relativity Space (25), L3Harris Technologies (24), Lockheed Martin (20), RTX (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (421), Operations (89), Finance (45), Sales (32), Data & Analytics (30), Human Resources (20). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia.

• CareerSource Brevard Flagler VolusiaPalm Bay · 321-504-7600 · Monday - Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• CareerSource Brevard Flagler VolusiaTitusville · 321-504-7600 · Monday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Eastern Florida State College?

Eastern Florida State College enrolls about 10,490 students and is a public 4-year institution in Melbourne, Florida. It awards about 3,986 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern Florida State College?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Eastern Florida State College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,437 six years after entry and $37,195 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Eastern Florida State College offer AI or data science degrees?

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

Are there jobs near Eastern Florida State College?

770 open professional jobs are listed in Brevard County, 65 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. L3HARRIS Technologies has the most openings.