State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, Florida · Public · 7,379 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr). Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,147 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,157 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,326 |
| All families (average) | $22,356 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,791 | +$12,441 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,646 | +$50,296 | clears the bar | $11,176 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,535 | +$51,185 | clears the bar | $13,250 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.