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The College of the Florida Keys

#2119 in US ranking Key West, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$30,092
Tuition & fees
$3,547
Avg. aid
$6,291
Receiving aid
53%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median salary
$44,467
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at The College of the Florida Keys?

The reported overall graduation rate is 34% in the 2024-25 institutional data. That figure describes completion for the reporting cohort; it is not the percentage of all students currently enrolled who will eventually earn a credential.

Federal graduation-rate measures generally follow a defined group of first-time, full-time students over a specified period. Part-time students, returning adults, and transfer-in students may therefore have different experiences that the headline rate does not capture. Applicants comparing programs should also ask about program-specific completion, transfer, and licensure outcomes where those measures apply.

What is the earning potential for graduates at The College of the Florida Keys?

Career earnings depend heavily on occupation, credential, location, and whether a student continues studying after leaving CFK. A single institution-wide salary figure would obscure those differences, particularly across fields as different as marine science, nursing, education, and business.

When comparing earnings figures from the federal College Scorecard, students should check whether the measure is a median or mean, which former students it includes, and how long after attendance earnings were measured. Reported wages are not a guaranteed starting salary, and they do not account for every benefit or cost of a career. CFK's career support includes individual and group career planning, résumé assistance, career-interest resources, job listings, and employer-facing activities; these are services, not verified job-placement outcomes.

The College of the Florida Keys Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
34%

The College of the Florida Keys Retention and Employment

Employed 1 year after graduation
93%

The College of the Florida Keys Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$44,467
4 years after graduation
$54,493
5 years after graduation
$48,277
7 years after graduation
$57,284
10 years after starting college
$46,593

The College of the Florida Keys Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

7411

Health Professions and Related Programs

808

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

235

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.