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106 Colleges
41,993 Yearly Graduations
$55,669 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,584 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 41,993 students received a business degree from a college in Florida, making it rank #4 in terms of graduations. Florida colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $13,917 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $17,039 per year.

An estimated 49% of college students in Florida take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,646 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Public Public vs. Private
5,474 Yearly Degrees
$6,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Florida International University is 58,836, of which 49,049 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,551 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 58%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,715 a year. FIU has a 4.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,401 during the early-career years.

#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
3,276 Yearly Degrees
$6,368 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 61,401 undergraduates at UCF, of which 43,513 are full-time, and there are 71,881 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at UCF. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 45%. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

Roughly 24% of students at UCF take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,325 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCF is $43,759.

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
3,026 Yearly Degrees
$6,517 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Florida State University is 43,569, of which 32,543 students are undergraduates and of those, 29,072 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Florida State. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

About 32% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,141 a year. Florida State has a 2.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Florida State is $45,061.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
3,014 Yearly Degrees
$6,381 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 53,372 students at UF in total, 34,931 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 31,476 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

About 31% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,120 a year. UF has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UF is $51,324.

Public Public vs. Private
2,937 Yearly Degrees
$6,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 38,582 undergraduates at USF Tampa, of which 29,650 are full-time, and there are 50,626 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USF Tampa is 4.3 years.

About 49% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,839 a year. USF Tampa has a 3.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,307 during the early-career years.

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
1,986 Yearly Degrees
$4,879 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Florida Atlantic University is 30,805, of which 25,457 students are undergraduates and of those, 16,617 are full-time. For undergraduates at FAU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

34% of FAU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,791 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,006 during the early-career years.

#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,551 Yearly Degrees
$54,760 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Miami is 17,809, of which 11,334 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,737 are full-time. U Miami has a freshman retention rate of 91%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

About 33% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 49% are men and 51% are women.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,841 a year. U Miami has a 1.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $54,383 during the early-career years.

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,252 Yearly Degrees
$26,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Saint Leo University is 9,832, of which 6,945 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,192 are full-time. For undergraduates at St. Leo University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

59% of St. Leo University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,928 a year. St. Leo University has a 7.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from St. Leo University is $38,661.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,196 Yearly Degrees
$10,748 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,328 undergraduates at Embry-Riddle Worldwide, of which 2,811 are full-time, and there are 13,904 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Embry-Riddle Worldwide is 4.7 years.

About 63% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 87% are men and 13% are women.

Approximately 16% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,352 a year. Embry-Riddle Worldwide has a 4.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $62,242 during the early-career years.

#10

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
955 Yearly Degrees
$5,964 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of North Florida is 16,926, of which 14,550 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,817 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

About 80% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

33% of UNF students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,030 a year. UNF has a 3.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,012 during the early-career years.

#11

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
952 Yearly Degrees
$31,274 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at The University of Tampa is 9,605, of which 8,657 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,333 are full-time. It takes the average UT undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 56% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

Roughly 79% of students at UT take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,406 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UT with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,360 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
834 Yearly Degrees
$6,118 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 13,871 undergraduates at FGCU, of which 11,098 are full-time, and there are 15,358 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at FGCU is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

35% of FGCU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,918 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,109 during the early-career years.

#13

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
797 Yearly Degrees
$2,474 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Valencia College is 45,949, which includes 16,488 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Valencia College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,918 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Valencia College is $30,785.

#14

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
712 Yearly Degrees
$34,570 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,314 undergraduates at NUS Florida, of which 5,366 are full-time, and there are 20,888 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NUS Florida is 4.2 years.

About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Around 29% of accepted students are men, and 71% are women.

Roughly 45% of students at NUS Florida take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,030 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,703 during the early-career years.

#15

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
698 Yearly Degrees
$2,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Miami Dade College is 46,523, which includes 19,950 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,941 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MDC is $30,405.

#16

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
683 Yearly Degrees
$2,657 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,053 full-time undergraduates at FSCJ, and 22,344 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Roughly 21% of students at FSCJ take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $2,704 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.9% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,497 during the early-career years.

#17

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
662 Yearly Degrees
$22,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is 20,330, of which 18,146 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,947 are full-time. It takes the average Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 25% of accepted students are men, and 75% are women.

72% of Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $13,574 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.1% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,792 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
557 Yearly Degrees
$2,830 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Broward College is 33,243, which includes 10,715 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,498 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BC is $31,177.

#19

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
527 Yearly Degrees
$5,776 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at The University of West Florida is 13,061, of which 9,637 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,559 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UWF is 4.6 years.

About 58% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

26% of UWF students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,213 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UWF is $35,816.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
492 Yearly Degrees
$13,635 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 9,011 undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Florida, of which 4,275 are full-time, and there are 9,055 students altogether. For undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Florida, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

82% of Rasmussen University - Florida students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,363 a year. Rasmussen University - Florida has a 7.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,226 during the early-career years.

#21

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
479 Yearly Degrees
$2,791 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,508 full-time undergraduates at EFSC, and 13,937 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

15% of EFSC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,113 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.8% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from EFSC is $28,261.

#22

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
457 Yearly Degrees
$43,246 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,775 students at Florida Tech in total, 3,475 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,013 are full-time. It takes the average Florida Tech undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

About 70% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 63% are men and 37% are women.

Roughly 62% of students at Florida Tech take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,323 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,824 during the early-career years.

#23

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
452 Yearly Degrees
$2,682 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,152 full-time undergraduates at SPC, and 26,430 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

20% of SPC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,832 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SPC is $31,606.

#24

Barry University

Miami, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
392 Yearly Degrees
$31,540 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Barry University is 7,515, of which 3,523 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,857 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

About 65% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

67% of Barry University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,274 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Barry University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,282 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
377 Yearly Degrees
$3,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,907 full-time undergraduates at Palm Beach State College, and 26,666 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

6% of Palm Beach State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,792 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,835 during the early-career years.

Other Florida Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Lynn University 375
27 Florida Institute of Technology - Online 354
28 Stetson University 351
29 Rollins College 335
30 Full Sail University 317
31 Daytona State College 316
32 Indian River State College 311
33 Polk State College 308
34 Flagler College - St Augustine 300
35 Florida Southern College 278
36 Strayer University - Florida 274
37 Southeastern University 269
38 University of Florida-Online 263
39 Jacksonville University 252
40 Seminole State College of Florida 233
41 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 230
42 St. Thomas University 224
43 Palm Beach Atlantic University 222
44 College of Central Florida 220
45 Pensacola State College 217
46 Florida SouthWestern State College 187
47 Everglades University 177
48 Pasco-Hernando State College 173
49 Florida National University - Main Campus 170
50 DeVry University - Florida 124
51 Ave Maria University 111
52 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach 110
53 San Ignacio University 105
54 Santa Fe College 104
55 Webber International University 97
56 Northwest Florida State College 87
57 Saint Johns River State College 84
58 Atlantis University 83
59 Warner University 81
60 Millennia Atlantic University 78
61 Hodges University 75
62 Hillsborough Community College 74
62 Bethune - Cookman University 74
64 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 57
65 Eckerd College 53
66 South Florida State College 50
67 Florida Memorial University 48
68 Lake-Sumter State College 38
69 Edward Waters College 36
70 AI Miami International University of Art and Design 35
71 Beacon College 28
72 Florida College 23
73 Gulf Coast State College 21
74 Trinity International University - Florida 20
75 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami 19
76 The College of the Florida Keys 18
77 Unilatina International College 17
78 Chipola College 14
79 Tallahassee Community College 12
80 Schiller International University 11
80 Florida Gateway College 11
80 South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary 11
83 Herzing University - Winter Park 10
84 Florida Polytechnic University 8
84 Johnson University Florida 8
84 South University, Tampa 8
84 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando 8
88 Southern Technical College 6
89 Trinity College of Florida 5
89 North Florida College 5
89 University of Fort Lauderdale 5
89 The Baptist College of Florida 5
89 City College - Fort Lauderdale 5
94 Jose Maria Vargas University 4
95 City College - Miami 3
95 South University, West Palm Beach 3
95 City College - Gainesville 3
98 Trinity Baptist College 2
99 Hobe Sound Bible College 1
99 Miami Regional University 1
101 City College - Hollywood 0
101 College of Business and Technology-Flagler 0
101 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach 0
101 City College - Altamonte Springs 0
101 Carlos Albizu University - Miami 0
101 College of Business and Technology-Cutler Bay 0

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