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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.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Nces.ed.gov *Wikipedia, "Jacksonville" *visitjacksonville.comBest Four Year Universities in Jacksonville
University of North Florida offers 165 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city.
Jacksonville University offers 109 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Illinois College offers 45 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town.
Jacksonville State University offers 115 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small suburb.
Flagler College offers 40 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small suburb.
Edward Waters University offers 11 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Trinity Baptist College offers 26 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
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.
Chamberlain University-Florida offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Florida State College at Jacksonville offers 154 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.
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.
Jones Technical Institute offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville offers 12 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Fortis College-Orange Park offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
Coastal Carolina Community College offers 81 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city.
Jacksonville College-Main Campus offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a faraway town.
Top schools offering specific degrees in Jacksonville
List of all colleges in Jacksonville
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | 28 : 1 | 16,154 | |
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Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | 18 : 1 | 4,247 | |
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Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | 14 : 1 | 942 | |
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Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | 28 : 1 | 9,955 | |
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Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | 19 : 1 | 2,425 | |