A history of education and innovation

In 1958, Florida Institute of Technology was founded in Melbourne to educate professionals working on the Space Coast. Today, the regionally accredited university offers degree and certificate programs on campus, at off-site locations and online. Florida Tech continues to be an innovative leader in a variety of disciplines, including psychology, business, cybersecurity, aviation management and information technology. Our degree and certificate programs offered online combine the prestige and academic rigor for which Florida Tech is renowned with the convenience of attending class anytime, anywhere.

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Accreditation

Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida Institute of Technology.

Faculty

Florida Tech is distinguished by top-notch educators, international scholars and world-class researchers. Nearly 90% of full-time faculty members hold a doctorate or the highest degree relevant to their field. Many have worked for multinational corporations such as Raytheon Missile Systems, Xerox, Toyota and Northrop Grumman, while others own businesses or law firms.

As a student, you’ll receive individualized attention from your instructors via email, video, discussion boards and chat rooms. They work with you to ensure your academic success.

Rankings & Accolades

  • Ranked a Tier 1 Best National University by U.S. News & World Report


  • Ranked one of America’s "Best Value" universities by Forbes


  • Recognized as one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review


Alumni

As a Florida Tech Panther, you will be part of a robust network of more than 60,000 alumni worldwide, including CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, astronauts who have flown on space shuttle missions, the first female four-star general in U.S. military history and a National Teacher of the Year recipient.

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