Florida is ranked first among all states for higher education, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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The magazine studied the number of people in each state who hold college degrees, time it takes for college students to complete both two- and four- year degrees, the cost of tuition and the debt that college graduates carry.
According to the magazine, Florida is ranked third for two-year college graduation rate, 32nd for a four-year college graduation rate, 28th for educational attainment,11th for low debt at graduation, and second for tuition and fees among other states.
The measure for a two-year graduation rate is calculated by completion of a two-year degree within three years, or 150 percent of the normal time. Data shows that it generally takes students longer than that, even in the states that rank among the top 10 for education, U.S. News reported.
The measure for a four-year graduation rate is calculated by completion of a four-year college degree within six years, or 150 percent of the normal time of study.
U.S. News reported that the national average is about 54 percent, and generally about two-thirds of the college students meet the deadline.
Debt is measured by how much financial support, both public and private, is available for students pursuing higher education, according to the magazine.
College costs measure the average college tuition and fees required of in-state students at public four-year institutions, according to U.S. News.
The lower the cost of in-state college tuition, the higher the state ranks on the list.
Between Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, Florida Prepaid College Saving Plans, and other various scholarships offered, it is not surprising to see Florida ranked second on the best tuition and fees list.