Edison College
School Description
Provided by Edison College
With the first students admitted to Edison in the fall of 1962, Edison State College celebrates 47 years of service to Southwest Florida this year. Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Baccalaureate degrees are offered at Edison as well as various certificate programs.
Edison State College is a multi-campus, baccalaureate-degree granting public institution dedicated to educational excellence. Edison’s programs are responsive to its many communities and accessible through a variety of delivery methods. Within a supportive learning environment, faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be productive citizens by helping them develop academic and professional proficiencies; to think logically, critically, and analytically; to communicate effectively; to seek and evaluate information; and to act with sound judgment in the interest of our global community.
Located in sunny southwest Florida, Edison State College offers a variety of programs and locations. Edison has three full campuses located in Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties, plus a center in Hendry/Glades county.On the ESC Lee Campus you will find everything you are looking for in a college experience, without having to leave home. World-class instructors, leadership opportunities, lifelong learning, and an abundance of cultural and social opportunities await.
This fall, more than 7,000 students chose the ESC Lee Campus to either begin, or continue, their college experience. Ignite your future! Join us!
Edison College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaEdison State College (Also commonly referred to as ESC, ECC, and Edison) is a public college in Florida, part of the Florida Community Colleges System. The college has its main campus (Lee County Campus) in Fort Myers in Lee County, and branch campuses in Charlotte and Collier counties. The college also has an outreach program in Hendry and Glades counties. The college is named after inventor and industrialist Thomas Edison, who lived in Fort Myers during the winter months.
History
The college admitted its first students in the fall of 1962.
Edison State College was previously known as Edison Junior College, Edison Community College and Edison College, before adopting its current name.
Degrees and programs
ESC offers two-year associate's degrees (both the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.)), as well as the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees and certificate programs. The college also has a dual enrollment program with 11th- and 12th-grade Lee County School District high school students, along with students from Charlotte County Public Schools. The college also offers non-credit continuing education courses.
Campuses
The main campus, the Lee County Campus is located on about between College Parkway and Cypress Lake Drive in south Lee County. The campus is made up of 24 permanent buildings, including one- and two-story classroom buildings, a library, a bookstore, a cafeteria, a student center, and laboratories for science, computer science, nursing, health technologies, and college preparatory classes. The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall located at the Lee County Campus is a venue which hosts plays, shows, and concerts. The Edison Pops Concert Series is held there annually.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 59%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 7,740
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 57%
Students
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,983 | $ 7,740 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,646 | $ 6,587 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 337 | $ 1,153 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,776 | 28% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,211 | 20% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,832 | 21% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,409 | 15% | |
Any Aid: |
57% |
Degree Programs at Edison College
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Horticulture
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Arts & Humanities
- General Studies
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Business
- Accounting & Related Services
- General Business
- Information Systems
- Management
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
- Dentistry Support Services
- Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
- Nursing
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Legal Professions
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Security and Protective Service Careers
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Technician Careers
- Engineering Technology
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Technology
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Software Development
- Systems Administration
Certificate Programs at Edison College
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Business
- Accounting & Related Services
- Entrepreneurship
- General Business
- Information Systems
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Health & Medical Services
- Dentistry Support Services
- Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Technology
- Systems Administration
College Advice
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Does anybody know anything about this community college? I don't have a high enough gpa to get into a state college yet, so I was looking to go to community college for 2 years first, then transferring. Is it pretty good for a community college?
2 months ago
Best Answer
yes, and with a aa/as degree, you will be guaranteed entry into a 4 year state college
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Question:
How many times do I have to pass a prerequisite course at Edison College in Fort Myers, Florida?
2 months ago
Best Answer
You only have to pass a specific prerequisite class once but many classes that you need to graduate might have their own prerequisites that you'll need to have either by passing it in a class form or passing a exam to prove your proficiency.
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Or will they just laugh at me?
5 months ago
Best Answer
Get a kick a$$ score on your LSTAT and you might have a shot.
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I go to another school and you can take chem 2 lab simultaneously with organic 1 and the lab but some schools i know you have to take it before you take the Organic classes? Im taking classes in the summer so i want to make sure its okay and plan out summer and i cant get through the phone lines to ask! Thanks
P.s. i tried looking online already =(
5 months ago
Best Answer
Page 192, class catalog:
http://www.edison.edu/academics/catalog.php
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Are there any problems with this? I know I can use the 2 year AA degree to transfer to UF. But I'm wondering if there will be any problems getting my radiology degree, in the next 2 years at UF.
13 months ago
Best Answer
Does UF offer a radiological technology program? You need to find a school which offers this program.
There are many schools in many states where you can get trained to be a radiologic technologist (the proper term for a x-ray tech). You can attend a hospital based program (and earn a certificate), a 2 year college program (AS degree), and even a 4 year college program (BS degree). The hospital based programs are the least expensive, and honestly, I think the education received there is superior. Once you graduate and take your registry exam, no future employer is going to care what type of educational program you went through. All they care about is your license. You can find an accredited RT program at this site. Just search "radiography" and your state...links are provided which will give you additional information on each program (cost, duration of program, contact person):
http://www.jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp
I see that the University of Central Florida and the University of Miami/Jackson offer a RT program. But, Edison College, where you are currently a student has a A.S. program for radiological technology.....why transfer? The B.S. program at the University of Central Florida will not guarentee that you will make more money in this field.
RTs do more than just x-rays of bones. We do fluoroscopy studies (involving the intestinal tract and barium), arthrograms (assisting the radiologist with injecting contrast or dye into joints for evaluation) and myelograms (assisting the radiologist with injecting contrast into the spinal canal). If you work in a hospital setting, you will do portable exams in ICU, CCU, the ER and even surgery. Some RTs take x-rays in the morgue.
Most RTs will also become proficient and licensed in other modalities, such as mammography, CT and/or MRI. This training does not require any additional formal training, and is usually learned on the job. The more licenses you have, the more money you can make, as you will be in higher demand. With additional schooling, you can also do ultrasound.
I highly recommend you do an observation in both a hospital imaging department and a free standing imaging facility. Until you see what RTs do, you won't know if it is the job for you! It would also give you a wonderful opportunity to talk to RTs in your area. Best wishes.....
Oh, another good resource....check out the student area of the ASRT website:
https://www.asrt.org/Content/educators/_educatorsstudents.aspx
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists just did a large salary survey, in 2007. The salary varies, depending on your experience, specialties and geographical area. To view, the survey, and see the average salary in your state, you can go to this link:
https://www.asrt.org/media/pdf/research/wss2007/wss07annualcompensation.pdf
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