Private Online Colleges Booming in Florida

Posted by in Uncategorized Jul 30th, 2008

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According to recent statistics, private online colleges are booming in Florida. RedOrbit explains:

"They cost more and often get less respect than public universities and community colleges, but corporate-run colleges are finding a growing niche in Florida's higher education market.

The number of for-profit, degree-granting institutions in Florida has grown from 238 five years ago to 313 this year, according to the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools & Colleges, the schools' professional organization. Enrollment was about 135,000 in 2006-07, a 23 percent increase over the previous year."

Credibility is growing for accredited online programs. As prices become more reasonable, these private online colleges will become a serious contender in the Florida higher education marketplace.

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