PHSC boosts local economy by $563.2 million annually

PHSC boosts local economy by $563.2 million annually

NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco-Hernando State College generates an economic impact of $563.2 million annually for the region, according to a new report by Lightcast.  The Association of Florida Colleges and the Helios Education Foundation released the Lightcast report, An Engine of Opportunity, in November 2025, showing that the Florida College System generates nearly $56.7 billion in annual economic impact, and that college activities support one out …