The Economic Impact of Florida's HBCUs

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Florida’s 4 HBCUs Produce:

HBCUs in Florida

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Bethune-Cookman University

Founded in 1904 in Daytona Beach, Florida, Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) was, as of 1990, the sole HBCU founded by a woman. B-CU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in criminal justice and corrections, psychology, and kinesiology and exercise science.

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Edward Waters University

Founded in 1866 in Jacksonville, Florida, Edward Waters University (EWU) is the oldest historically Black college in Florida. EWU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business administration and management, criminal justice/safety studies, biology, psychology, and music.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Founded in 1887 in Tallahassee, Florida, Florida A&M University (FAMU) began with 15 students and two instructors. FAMU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in health services, business administration and management, criminal justice/safety, psychology, and biology,

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Florida Memorial University

Founded in 1879 in Miami Gardens, Florida, Florida Memorial University (FMU) is the only HBCU in southern Florida. FMU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in arts and sciences, business, and education and social sciences.