Christian Sonnenberg, Associate Dean of Online and Off-Campus Programs, Associate Professor | Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Christian Sonnenberg, Associate Dean of Online and Off-Campus Programs, Associate Professor | Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Data shows that students paid $11,183 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $97 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, Florida Institute of Technology stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $43,670. Academy of Cosmetology followed with an average of $16,400 per year. Eastern Florida State College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $2,713.
At the time, a total of $22.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Brevard County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $5.6 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Brevard County, including The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne, Academy of Cosmetology, and Eastern Florida State College.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne | 53 | $251,090 | $4,738 | 65 | $352,600 | $5,425 |
| Eastern Florida State College | 606 | $3,678,022 | $6,069 | 158 | $770,013 | $4,874 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | 772 | $18,491,933 | $23,953 | 385 | $4,187,555 | $10,877 |
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online | 26 | $91,197 | $3,508 | 22 | $115,177 | $5,235 |
| Academy of Cosmetology | 30 | $136,152 | $4,538 | 25 | $153,143 | $6,126 |
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