Daytona State Named Among the Best College Values in U.S. by Research.com

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (November 19, 2025) – Daytona State College has been named among the Best Value Colleges in the nation in newly released rankings by Research.com, which evaluates institutions based on research, teaching, faculty, facilities and campus life.

Daytona State earned top rankings at the state and national levels:

• Best Value Colleges in Florida – Ranked 3rd
• Best Value Colleges in the South – Ranked 4th
• Best Value Colleges in the U.S. – Ranked 6th
• Most Affordable Colleges in Florida – Ranked 9th
  

“At Daytona State, our mission is centered on student success,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, President of Daytona State College. “We take pride in offering programs that prepare students for meaningful careers while keeping education affordable and accessible. This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff, whose commitment to our mission ensures our students are successful in college, in their careers and in life.”

Daytona State’s full Research.com profile can be viewed at https://bit.ly/DSC_Research2026 [bit.ly].

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Offering more than 100 certificates, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, aeronautics, business, education, hospitality, engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media and more.

Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans multiple times.