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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
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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.
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Top Value Business Schools in Florida
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Our rankings named Valencia College the best value school in Florida for business students working on their degree. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 6,256 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Valencia College are $9,383 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,372 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $83, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Valencia College graduates make an average of $37,350 annually.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Florida State College at Jacksonville is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Florida State College at Jacksonville is a large public school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 2,277 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at FSCJ are $9,631 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,613 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, FSCJ graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,241 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its great value ranking, FSCJ is in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means College of Central Florida is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Ocala, Florida, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,153 degrees in 2020-2021.
CF undergraduate students pay an average of $10,517 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $20,689 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CF graduates make an average of $40,629 annually.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Miami Dade College is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. MDC is located in Miami, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,250 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MDC are $9,661 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,593 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MDC graduates make an average of $37,255 annually.
MDC also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means St Petersburg College is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. SPC is a large public school situated in Clearwater, Florida. It awarded 725 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SPC are $9,286 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,619 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, SPC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,600 during the early year of their career.
Broward College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large public school awarded 4,837 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
BC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,952 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $15,086 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, BC graduates make an average of $42,319 annually.
In addition to its great value ranking, BC is in the top 15% of all schools on our list.
Hillsborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 622 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at HCC are $9,111 a year. On average, students take out $18,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $114. During the early years of their career, HCC graduates make an average of $40,156 annually.
Indian River State College landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 726 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Indian River State College are $10,201 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $13,075 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Indian River State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,566 during the early year of their career.
Seminole State College of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list. Sanford, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,463 students in 2020-2021.
Seminole State undergraduate students pay an average of $11,456 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $19,694 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Seminole State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,833 during the early years of their career.
Eastern Florida State College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. EFSC is located in Cocoa, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 776 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at EFSC are $10,976 a year. On average, students take out $18,763 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, EFSC graduates make an average of $35,517 annually.
Pensacola State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Pensacola, Florida, the medium-sized public school handed out 340 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pensacola State are $9,482 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,752 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Pensacola State graduates make an average of $34,015 annually.
Polk State College landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in Winter Haven, Florida, the medium-sized public school awarded 423 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Polk State are $12,271 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,299 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Polk State graduates make an average of $40,275 annually.
Florida SouthWestern State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking. FSW is a public institution located in Fort Myers, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 236 degrees in 2020-2021.
FSW undergraduate students pay an average of $12,979 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,143 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from FSW, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,021 during the early years of their career.
Daytona State College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 548 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Daytona State College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,994 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $15,475 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Daytona State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,012 during the early year of their career.
Saint Johns River State College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. St. Johns River Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Palatka, Florida. It awarded 130 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at St. Johns River Community College are $10,347 a year. On average, students take out $19,313 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from St. Johns River Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,307 during the early years of their career.
Palm Beach State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Lake Worth, Florida, the large public school awarded 627 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Palm Beach State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,910 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $14,679 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Palm Beach State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,671 during the early years of their career.
Northwest Florida State College ranked #17 on this year’s list. NWFSC is located in Niceville, Florida and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 114 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NWFSC are $12,067 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,352 in student loans.After graduating from NWFSC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,913 during the early years of their career.
University of Florida came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 3,064 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UF are $28,659 a year. On average, students take out $18,875 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $207. Once they receive their degree, UF graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,332 during the early year of their career.
UF not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our list.
Pasco-Hernando State College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the ranking. PHSC is located in New Port Richey, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 200 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at PHSC are $12,032 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,555 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from PHSC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,216 during the early years of their career.
Florida State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #20 on the list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,026 degrees in 2020-2021.
Florida State undergraduate students pay an average of $21,683 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $20,926 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $171. During the early years of their career, Florida State graduates make an average of $44,027 annually.
Florida State also made our list, coming in at #4.
Florida Atlantic University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the large public school awarded 2,162 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FAU are $17,324 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,373 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $160 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, FAU graduates make an average of $43,652 annually.
University of Central Florida landed the #22 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 3,351 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UCF are $22,467 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $22,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $211 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UCF graduates make an average of $44,595 annually.
UCF not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our list.
Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #23 on this year’s list. FGCU is a fairly large public school situated in Fort Myers, Florida. It awarded 834 degrees in 2020-2021.
FGCU undergraduate students pay an average of $25,162 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $21,324 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $201, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, FGCU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,420 during the early year of their career.
University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school awarded 2,937 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at USF Tampa are $17,324 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $177, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USF Tampa graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,747 during the early year of their career.
USF Tampa excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our list.
South Florida State College ranked #25 on this year’s list. This small public school is located in Avon Park, Florida, and it awarded 86 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Florida State College are $11,859 per year. On average, students take out $17,110 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from South Florida State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,867 during the early years of their career.
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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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