Colleges Near Grand Central in St. Petersburg, Florida
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Grand Central? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 20 miles of Grand Central.
There are at least 7 colleges serving the area, including 3 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 1 community college offering 2-year degrees.
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Grand Central Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Grand Central have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 12,511 doctorates at colleges and universities near Grand Central. That was an increase of
4% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
2019:11981
2020:12181
2021:13240
2022:12420
2023:12511
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded
in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their
needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and
doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Grand Central in St. Petersburg
There are at least 3 schools offering degrees near Grand Central, and 3
are four-year private colleges or universities where about 7,423 undergraduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 2,731 degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities, including 2,171 that were offered online.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral
programs in the Grand Central area.
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University.
In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate69Bachelor's801Master's313Doctoral17
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's106Master's31Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate2Bachelor's157Master's128Doctoral15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's163Master's10Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's44Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's31Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's100Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's10Doctoral6
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's49Doctoral0
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$23,093
Accredited
Yes
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa.
In 2023, 35 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
320
Part Time: 128
Full Time: 192
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
35
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 35
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's35Master's0Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$50,374
Accredited
Yes
Eckerd College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and no
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Eckerd College.
In 2023, 525 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,986
Part Time: 57
Full Time: 1,929
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
525
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 525
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's47Master's0Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0
Natural Resources and ConservationAssociate0Bachelor's77Master's0Doctoral0
English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's12Master's0Doctoral0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0
HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's24Master's0Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's17Master's0Doctoral0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinquisticsAssociate0Bachelor's22Master's0Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's45Master's0Doctoral0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's15Master's0Doctoral0
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's193Master's0Doctoral0
Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's59Master's0Doctoral0
Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0
Affordable Colleges Near Grand Central in St. Petersburg
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Grand Central? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Grand Central-area's 4-year
nonprofit schools is $29,976. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit
schools near Grand Central is $23,093, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Serving Grand Central in St. Petersburg
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Grand Central is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Grand Central here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Grand Central
- Franklin University
- Eckerd College
Accredited Community Colleges Serving Grand Central
Accredited For-Profit Colleges Serving Grand Central
- Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
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