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$13,140 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,086 Avg Student Debt*

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The <nil> ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
555 Total Awards
#10 in Quality in Florida
$9,661 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Miami Dade College to be the best value school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Florida. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school handed out 555 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MDC are $9,661 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,535 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MDC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, MDC also is in the top 15% of our ranking.

Full Miami Dade College Report

#2

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
390 Total Awards
#17 in Quality in Florida
$9,286 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Petersburg College. It ranked #2 on our list. Clearwater, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 390 students in 2020-2021.

SPC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,286 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,737 in loans while pursuing their degree.

SPC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, Florida
263 Total Awards
#2 in Quality in Florida
$16,579 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Florida-Online is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. UF Online is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 263 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UF Online are $16,579 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,514 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Since UF Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UF Online is ranked #2 for overall quality in Florida.

Full University of Florida-Online Report

#4

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
505 Total Awards
$9,631 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,806 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. It ranked #4 on our list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the large public school handed out 505 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FSCJ are $9,631 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,806 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at FSCJ. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Florida State College at Jacksonville Report

#5

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
420 Total Awards
$9,383 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,285 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valencia College. It ranked #5 on our list. Valencia College is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 420 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Valencia College are $9,383 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,285 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Valencia College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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407 Total Awards
$10,976 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,330 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Florida State College ranked #6 on this year’s list. Located in Cocoa, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 407 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at EFSC are $10,976 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,330 in student loans.

EFSC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Eastern Florida State College Report

139 Total Awards
#19 in Quality in Florida
$11,456 Average Tuition & Fees

Seminole State College of Florida landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Seminole State is located in Sanford, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 139 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seminole State are $11,456 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,106 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Seminole State. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Seminole State College of Florida Report

#8

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
248 Total Awards
$10,201 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,910 Avg Student Debt

Indian River State College landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 248 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Indian River State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,201 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,910 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Indian River State College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, Florida
139 Total Awards
#18 in Quality in Florida
$12,979 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Florida SouthWestern State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 139 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at FSW are $12,979 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FSW. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
316 Total Awards
$8,952 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,551 Avg Student Debt

Broward College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. BC is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 316 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC are $8,952 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,551 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Read full report on Broward College

#11

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida
252 Total Awards
#24 in Quality in Florida
$12,271 Average Tuition & Fees

Polk State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Winter Haven, Florida, the medium-sized public school handed out 252 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Polk State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,271 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,461 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Polk State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
227 Total Awards
$11,994 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,707 Avg Student Debt

Daytona State College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 227 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Daytona State College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,994 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Daytona State College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, Florida
91 Total Awards
$9,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,221 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Santa Fe College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Santa Fe College are $9,189 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,221 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Santa Fe College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida
169 Total Awards
$9,482 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,434 Avg Student Debt

Pensacola State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 169 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pensacola State are $9,482 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $13,434 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Pensacola State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

College of Central Florida

Ocala, Florida
173 Total Awards
$10,517 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,303 Avg Student Debt

College of Central Florida landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. CF is a medium-sized public school situated in Ocala, Florida. It awarded 173 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

CF undergraduate students pay an average of $10,517 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $26,303 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

CF does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full College of Central Florida Report

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
1,909 Total Awards
#1 in Quality in Florida
$28,659 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Florida ranked #16 on this year’s list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 1,909 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UF are $28,659 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,875 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UF. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UF is ranked #1 for overall quality in Florida.

Full University of Florida Report

#17

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
303 Total Awards
$10,910 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,534 Avg Student Debt

Palm Beach State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. This large public school is located in Lake Worth, Florida, and it awarded 303 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Palm Beach State College are $10,910 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Palm Beach State College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Palm Beach State College Report

#18

Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, Florida
60 Total Awards
$10,347 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,257 Avg Student Debt

Saint Johns River State College landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Palatka, Florida, the medium-sized public school awarded 60 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

St. Johns River Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,347 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,257 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at St. Johns River Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Read full report on Saint Johns River State College

#19

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, Florida
73 Total Awards
$12,067 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,833 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Florida State College ranked #19 on this year’s list. Located in Niceville, Florida, the small public school handed out 73 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NWFSC are $12,067 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $12,833 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWFSC. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northwest Florida State College Report

#20

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
2,607 Total Awards
#6 in Quality in Florida
$21,683 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the large public school awarded 2,607 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Florida State are $21,683 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,978 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Florida State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Florida State also did well on our list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#21

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, Florida
143 Total Awards
$12,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,406 Avg Student Debt

Pasco-Hernando State College ranked #21 on this year’s list. Pasco-Hernando State College is a medium-sized public school located in New Port Richey, Florida that handed out 143 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

PHSC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,032 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,406 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at PHSC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Pasco-Hernando State College

#22

Lake-Sumter State College

Leesburg, Florida
36 Total Awards
$13,276 Average Tuition & Fees

Lake-Sumter State College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking. LSSC is located in Leesburg, Florida and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LSSC are $13,276 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LSSC. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Lake-Sumter State College Report

#23

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
1,359 Total Awards
$17,324 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,854 Avg Student Debt

Florida Atlantic University ranked #23 on this year’s list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the large public school handed out 1,359 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

FAU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,854 in student loans.

FAU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Florida Atlantic University Report

#24

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
2,755 Total Awards
#9 in Quality in Florida
$22,467 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Orlando, Florida, the large public school awarded 2,755 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

UCF undergraduate students pay an average of $22,467 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,799 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UCF. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its great value ranking, UCF is in the top 15% of all schools on our list.

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2,245 Total Awards
#11 in Quality in Florida
$17,324 Average Tuition & Fees

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school handed out 2,245 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at USF Tampa are $17,324 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

USF Tampa does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, USF Tampa also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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