Founded in 1968, Hillsborough College (HC) is currently the fifth largest community college in Florida’s State College System, serving more than 46,000 students each year at its five campuses, three centers and online platform. HC offers more than 200 academic options including a bachelor of science in nursing, associate in art and associate in science degrees, college credit certificates, postsecondary adult vocational certificates, advanced technical diplomas and certificates, as well as continuing education and lifelong learning courses. The College has an annual budget of over $135 million and employs more than 2,200. Over 84 percent of HC graduates stay in the local community, and together, HC and its former students contribute more than $1.3 billion in added income and economic impact to Hillsborough County.