State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota: programs, outcomes and local jobs

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota at a glance

• 7,379

  students enrolled

• 1,842

  degrees and certificates a year

• 38%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,356

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,365

• $35,254

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,318

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  77% 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 State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

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

• 103

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in Manatee County

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $75,792

  median household income

  Manatee County

• 39%

  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, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (13 open), finance (11 open), sales (20 open), operations (9 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (5 open).

Hiring most: Feld Entertainment (11), Universal Health Services (8), Honeywell International (5), Avery Weigh-Tronix (2), Bristol Facilities (2), IMG Academy (2), Jobot (2), LCS (2).

What they hire for: Sales (20), Clinical (13), Finance (11), Engineering (10), Operations (9), Marketing (6). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Suncoast.

• CareerSource SuncoastPalmetto · 941-358-4200 · Mon-Thursday 8:30-5:00 Friday- by Appointment only

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota?

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota enrolls about 7,379 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bradenton, Florida. It awards about 1,842 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota?

38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,254 six years after entry and $40,318 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota?

103 open professional jobs are listed in Manatee County, 14 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Feld Entertainment has the most openings.