The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) launched the State of College Access Key Metrics Dashboard, a powerful new resource that captures the state of college access, readiness, and success within the context of population and economic changes across Florida.
Developed to support local college access networks, the interactive dashboard compiles relevant national-, state-, and county-level data into one convenient, user-friendly platform.
The dashboard is built using Tableau-based data visualizations, allowing users to interact with a range of timely and high-impact metrics such as:
- Educational attainment and earnings by education level
- Postsecondary enrollment and attainment
- Workforce credentials and GDP per capita
- High school graduation rates, FAFSA completion, and college-going trends
- Graduation and enrollment data for the Florida College System (FCS) and State University System (SUS)
Data metrics are organized into four categories – Context, Readiness, Outcomes, and Access and Success – to help regional users evaluate their community’s progress toward Florida’s SAIL to 60 goal, which aims to have at least 60% of working-age residents (25-64 years-old) hold a high-value credential or degree. Currently, Florida stands at 55.2%.
The State of College Access Key Metrics Dashboard brings together 15 key indicators from 2018 to 2023, sourced from national and state organizations including Lumina Foundation, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Community Survey, and the Florida Department of Education.