Higher Education & Upskilling
Put Yourself in a Position for True Growth
Volusia FL’s stellar institutions for higher education and career-focused colleges will surpass your educational expectations. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University reports an impressive 96% of graduates securing employment or pursuing further education within a year of graduation, while Daytona State College serves as a premier source for advanced training, enrolling approximately 23,000 students annually. Daytona Beach is proud to be the home of the renowned HBCU (Historically Black College or University), Bethune-Cookman University, and Volusia FL also boasts Stetson University, Keiser University, and Palmer College of Chiropractic, as part of the higher education scene.
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- Colleges & Universities
- Upskilling & Continuing Education
A Diverse Experience for Education
High quality colleges and universities run throughout the Sunshine State — U.S. News & World Report’s top state in the nation for higher education since 2017. And things are no different in Volusia County, where eight public and private institutions provide internationally recognized learning, cooperative programming and engaged communities. Whether you’re looking for small colleges in Florida like Stetson University, the HBCU Bethune-Cookman University or world-leading aviation institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, you’ll find Volusia FL is overflowing with opportunity to grow toward your desired career.
A Calling Beyond the Typical
If you want to take your technical prowess to the next level with Volusia FL’s strong upskilling culture supported by local businesses, universities and colleges — CareerSource is a great resource in this quest. Keiser University also offers career-based education in business, nursing and other in-demand industries throughout the county. And if you’re looking for convenient higher education learning options, Daytona State College is ranked #1 amongst Florida’s state colleges in online Bachelor’s Programs according to the U.S. News & World Report and offers everything from advanced professional certificates in cybersecurity and project management to vocational certificates in healthcare.
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