Keiser University
Keiser University: Developing Talent in Florida and Globally for over 35 Years
Keiser University was founded in 1977 in response to the community's need for quality career education with a hands-on orientation, small class sizes and innovative scheduling to accommodate working adults. Keiser University continues to be a valuable partner to employers, the community, and, above all, a valued choice for students serious about their education and careers.
Today, Keiser University is Florida’s leading statewide provider of career-focused, post-secondary education and is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Keiser University serves approximately 17,000 students seeking associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 50 high demand degree programs at its 13 campuses and through its online and Graduate School divisions. The Graduate School opened in 2006 and offers the MBA among a variety of master’s degrees in physician assistant, education and criminal justice. Keiser University’s educational reach extends globally through its international programs including the Latin Division and cooperative agreements in China and the Eastern European nation of Moldova.
Keiser University offers high-demand degrees in the fields of healthcare including nursing and biotechnology, education, information technology, business, legal, and culinary arts. The university has 10 nursing programs in Florida with nearly 1,000 students training to become future registered nurses. Community College Week’s analysis of U. S. Department of Education data Keiser University remains a nationwide leader in production of Associate of Science graduates in Health Professions and Related Sciences, Computer and Information Technology and Security and Protective Services.
"We believe it is our responsibility to provide deserving students the highest quality in education, and we recognize as a university that it is our role to contribute to the development of the world class talent, innovation and leadership necessary to drive our economy" said Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor of Keiser University and Chair of the Workforce Florida Board of Directors.
The University’s total economic impact on Florida on an annual basis is over half a billion U. S. dollars. These are recurring and quantifiable economic impacts each year, significantly contributing to the standard of living in Florida. Keiser operations in the State, and the earnings of its growing alumni, support over 19,000 jobs in Florida, with the overwhelming majority of the jobs supported in high-paying knowledge-based occupations.
Keiser University (www.keiseruniversity.edu) has been a proud and active supporter of Broward Days since 2000. Belinda Keiser has served as Chair & Co-Chair of Broward Days and continues to serve on the Board of Directors.