April 16, 2025 ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½
Fort Pierce, FL (April 16, 2025) – ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ proudly joins institutions across the state in celebrating April as Florida ¹û¶³´«Ã½ System Month, as officially proclaimed by Governor Ron DeSantis on March 28, 2025. This observance spotlights Florida’s 28 state colleges’ critical role in providing accessible, affordable, high-quality postsecondary education to nearly 680,000 students statewide.
“As we celebrate Florida ¹û¶³´«Ã½ System Month, we are reminded of the important role institutions like ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, President of ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½. “We are proud to be part of a college system that consistently ranks first in the nation for public higher education and serves as the primary access point for Floridians to pursue their educational and career goals. This recognition allows us to highlight the tremendous impact our college and the entire Florida ¹û¶³´«Ã½ System have on workforce development, economic growth, and student success.”
The Florida ¹û¶³´«Ã½ System has maintained its #1 ranking by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years, excelling as a leader in talent development through top-tier policies on student access, affordability, and outcomes. In the 2023-24 academic year, students across the system completed more than 135,000 degrees, certificates, and industry certifications, with 90% of 2022-23 workforce graduates employed or continuing their education in Florida.
¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ continues to contribute significantly to these impressive statistics while also supporting Governor DeSantis’s strategic investments in workforce education. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ offers numerous high-demand programs in fields such as health sciences/nursing, business administration, and engineering. These programs align with the Governor’s $10 billion investment in workforce education since 2019 and help prepare students for competitive careers. According to the Governor’s Office, Florida ¹û¶³´«Ã½ System graduates earn an average annual salary of $77,853 for a bachelor’s degree and $72,563 for an associate in science degree one year after graduation.
“At ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, we take immense pride in our role to serve the state’s workforce needs,” added Dr. Moore. “Our commitment to affordable, high-quality education aligns perfectly with the state’s vision, and we remain dedicated to helping our students develop in-demand skills and achieve their professional and personal goals.”
For more information about ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and its programs, visit .
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¹û¶³´«Ã½ ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½: ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ provides more than 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. For more information, visit irsc.edu.
Media Contact:
Kathleen Walter, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Public Information Office, kwalter1@irsc.edu
