College Choice has announced its list of the 30 best community colleges offering online associate degrees in the country. 

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been ranked 26th. 

Nationally, there are more than 1,600 community colleges. To compile the list, College Choice correlated data from Aspen Institute’s College Excellent Program and individual community colleges. Several factors helped determine the ranking, including first-year retention rates, three-year graduation rates, and credentials awarded. 

College Choice is an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families find the right college.