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Edison College

8099 College Pky SW, Fort Myers, FL 33919

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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!

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Edison College

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Edison 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.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
10,653
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
59%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 7,964
Students Receiving Aid:
54%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Edison College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Edison College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 59%
Part-Time 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
Hispanic 14%
African-American 9%
Other 3%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 98%
Out-of-State 2%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 98%
Michigan 0%
New Jersey 0%
Ohio 0%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Edison College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,120 $ 7,964  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,688 $ 6,752  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 403 $ 1,182  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,765 27%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,253 18%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,773 21%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,279 11%  
Any Aid:
   54%  

Edison College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00

College Advice on Edison College

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Question: 10 points to best answer- Edison State College in Fort Myers, FL?

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?
10 months ago
jo m
jo m

Best Answer

yes, and with a aa/as degree, you will be guaranteed entry into a 4 year state college
saldawhat
saldawhat

Question: How many times do I have to pass a prerequisite course at Edison College in Fort Myers, Florida?

11 months ago
greenhouseparrot
green...

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.
Mel_Mel
Mel_Mel

Question: Can I get into law school after Thomas Edison State College?

Or will they just laugh at me?
13 months ago
Jordan
Jordan

Best Answer

Get a kick a$$ score on your LSTAT and you might have a shot.
Steph M
Steph M

Question: At Edison College in Florida is chem 2 lab a prerequisite for Organic 1?

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 =(
14 months ago
Pat
Pat

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Page 192, class catalog: http://www.edison.edu/academics/catalog.php
pmckart
pmckart

Question: Can I get my AA degree at Edison College, then use it to transfer to UF, and get a bachelors in Radiology?

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.
21 months ago
Lissacal
Lissacal

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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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