College of Central Florida online programs recognized
The institution offers a number of courses that can be fully completed online.
CF nursing student Charles McGee, left, and associate in arts student Nathanael Boyd, study at the Ocala Campus. [Photo courtesy College of Central Florida]
The College of Central Florida’s online programs and degrees recently received national recognition in the “Newsweek” America’s Top Online Colleges 2025 list.
At No. 35, CF ranked highest among the Florida College System’s 28 institutions and placed above larger universities including the University of Central Florida, University of Florida and University of Miami, the news release noted.
CF students can complete the following programs online: Associate in arts, associate in science in business administration, associate in science in early childhood education and nine college credit certificates in areas such as business and education. CF offers equine studies students an equine technician college credit certificate completely online.
The college’s fully online BS in nursing program was nationally recognized this year on the “U.S. News & World Report” best bachelor of science in nursing programs list, where CF placed the highest among Florida College System schools. The BSN program is ranked No. 3 for the best online nursing programs in Florida by research.com.
The CF associate in science in early childhood education and college credit certificate programs in early childhood development and childcare center management, which offer fully online credentials for future preschool educators, were ranked No. 24 on the intelligent.com nationwide list of best online early childhood education degree programs of 2025.
“The College of Central Florida has proved, once again, that we can meet our students where they are with flexible scheduling that does not sacrifice quality,” said Jim Henningsen, CF president, in the release. “By offering courses virtually, we can help learners access instruction by our highly ranked faculty, whether they are pursuing a degree that will prepare them to transfer to a university or a credential that will help them achieve their career goals.”
For more information about CF’s online degree and certificate programs, visit cf.edu/online
A CF student studies in the Learning Resources Center on the Ocala Campus. [Photo courtesy College of Central Florida]
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