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Florida colleges contribute billions to economy
FLORIDA -- Florida's 28 state and community colleges are pleased with a new study, showing they contribute more than twenty-six billion dollars to Florida's economy every year.
College presidents cited the different ways their schools help the state.
Their graduates earn higher salaries.
Out-of-state students bring money and visitors.
And better education reduces crime and welfare costs.
The report was commissioned by the Florida College System Foundation and the system's Council of Presidents.
Florida colleges contribute billions to economy
FLORIDA -- Florida's 28 state and community colleges are pleased with a new study, showing they contribute more than twenty-six billion dollars to Florida's economy every year.
College presidents cited the different ways their schools help the state.
Their graduates earn higher salaries.
Out-of-state students bring money and visitors.
And better education reduces crime and welfare costs.
The report was commissioned by the Florida College System Foundation and the system's Council of Presidents.
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