Is Daytona State College worth it?
Daytona State College is a public, four-year institution in Daytona Beach, Florida (small city). It awarded 3,174 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences; registered nursing; and business administration, management and operations.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,145
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,001
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,096
Average net price
$7,177
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
3,174
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
10,176
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $28,917 | $42,774 | 529 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,584 | $52,532 | 307 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $66,333 | $80,355 | 177 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,838 | $91,166 | 140 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $52,755 | $55,105 | 118 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,869 | $50,619 | 73 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $20,212 | $30,232 | 72 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $44,200 | $56,695 | 66 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's | $73,572 | $80,992 | 42 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $54,152 | $78,836 | 42 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $45,712 | $55,001 | 41 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $36,843 | $45,982 | 36 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $45,498 | $69,567 | 32 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate certificate | $42,696 | $61,737 | 32 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $37,109 | $52,331 | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 1,367 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 247 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Bachelor's | 167 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 121 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 117 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 97 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 67 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 61 |
| Electrician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 43 |
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Sources: federal figures for Daytona State College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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