State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota in Bradenton, Fla.

Cost Per Credit Hour: $102.48
Located in Bradenton and with satellite campuses in Lakewood Ranch and Venice, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota offers students both associate and bachelor degree opportunities. With current enrollment of more than 30,000 students, the school is among the top 100 producers of associate degrees in the United States.

The campus is home to the Family Heritage Museum, a center dedicated to the study of African-American achievements. The college theater does a total of six productions per year and is a major draw for the school. State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Chipola College in Marianna, Fla.

Cost Per Credit Hour: $102.00
Located in Marianna, Chipola College is nestled on 105 acres near the Chipola River. This primarily-agricultural area is in the Florida panhandle and borders the Georgia and Alabama state lines. The school has just over 2,000 students and offers multiple Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degree paths. Chipola College began offering several bachelor’s degree programs in 2003.

From a culture perspective, the college recently opened a massive Center for the Arts that includes two theaters. Academics have been well-represented in competition as the “Brain Bowl” team has won multiple state and national championships. Chipola College is specifically noted for its athletics program, though, as multiple graduates now practice their sports at the highest professional levels. Chipola College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee, Fla.

Cost Per Credit Hour: $100.83
Located in suburban Tallahassee, Tallahassee Community College offers over 80 associate degrees and certificate programs. In an effort to encourage student success, this college offers self-paced instruction, online classes and traditional day and evening courses. With nearly 20,000 students, Tallahassee Community College is regularly recognized in Community College Week’s Top 100 colleges for number of associate degrees awarded, and the college achieved the No. 1 ranking in 2013. This school is also the top transfer school in the nation to Florida State University as admission is guaranteed with a Tallahassee Community College associate degree. Tallahassee Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

North Florida Community College in Madison, Fla.

Cost Per Credit Hour: $99.80
Located in Madison, North Florida Community College(http://www.nfcc.edu/) has nearly 1,300 students and maintains a 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The college offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees with various emphases. The school boasts a 20-acre nature center with marked trails, observation points and picnic sites. There is also a public art collection featuring sculptures, murals and other artwork across the campus. North Florida Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Fla.

Cost Per Credit Hour: $98.75
Located in Panama City and with satellite campuses in Southport and Port St. Joe, Gulf Coast State College offers 75 Associate in Arts degree tracks, 13 Associate in Science degree tracks and four Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. This school offers both traditional classes and online courses with convenient times and in multiple locations. Gulf Coast State College is recognized as one of the top-tier military-friendly colleges in the country. Gulf Coast State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Fla.

Cost Per Credit Hour: $98.25
Located in Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College enrolls nearly 49,000 students in over 100 different programs. Traditionally a junior college that offered only associate degrees, Palm Beach State College now offers three bachelor’s degrees in addition to its traditional associate degrees. The school’s truck technology program has been ranked the best in the United States in 2015 by mechanics-school.com. Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.