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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Engineering bachelor graduates in Florida earn a weighted average salary of $82,259 3 years after graduation. This places Florida graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, engineering graduates earn 50% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our engineering rankings cover 15 of the 17 programs available in Florida, accounting for 100% of total student graduates.
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Cost$6,275
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$87,790
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
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Coming in at 3rd best-value engineering school is the University of Florida (UF), a large public research university in Gainesville in North Central Florida.
UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is a highly respected engineering school in Florida and, as one of the largest research centers in the state, offers plenty of opportunities for undergraduate research. Apart from the usual suspects, the school offers less conventional engineering majors like coastal & oceanographic engineering and human-centered computing.
While undergraduate admissions requirements include a minimum GPA of a C, the school notes that the average admitted applicants for its programs typically exceed this.
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Cost$6,450
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$81,750
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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Florida State University (FSU) is a large public university in Tallahassee, Florida, and a member of the State University System of Florida.
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is the joint college of engineering between Florida State University and Florida A&M University. Students at either university can earn a degree in any of its programs, and that degree will be given by their school.
Undergraduate majors include biomedical & chemical engineering, civil/environmental engineering, electrical & computer engineering, industrial & manufacturing engineering, and mechanical engineering.
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Cost$8,722
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$84,354
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate75%
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Florida International University (FSU) is a large public university in Miami, Florida, and a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Engineering is among the handful of majors the school is well-regarded for in the state.
The FIU College of Engineering and Computing offers several undergraduate degrees in engineering specializations like civil engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, but also for contemporary fields like Internet of Things (loT).
A unique option among them is the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering, which allows students to customize their learning across their specializations of interest.
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Cost$9,203
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,035
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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The University of South Florida (USF) is a large public university in Tampa, Florida. USF’s College of Engineering, located on the main campus, spans 7 engineering disciplines:
Chemical, Biological & Materials Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Management Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Engineering
Students admitted to the College of Engineering should have a 3.6 GPA or score a 610 or higher on SAT Math (or alternatively a 26 or higher on ACT Math).
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Cost$8,852
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$77,595
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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University of North Florida (UNF) is a midsized public university in Jacksonville, Florida, ideally situated a stone’s throw from the beach and downtown.
UNF’s School of Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in advanced manufacturing engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
Students applying to the School of Engineering are subject to UNF general admission requirements. The mid-range GPA for the incoming Fall 2023 class was a (recalculated) GPA of 3.80-4.44.
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Cost$8,636
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$77,725
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$9,949
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,034
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate78%
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public university in sunny Orlando, Florida and designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. UCF is a competitive school, with an acceptance rate of 41%.
Undergraduate programs at UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science include aerospace engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, construction engineering, and many others. Some disciplines include distinct “tracks” that allow students to home in on a subdiscipline (for example, the Communication and Signal Processing Track in the Electrical Engineering degree).
Based on the previous entering class (for an undisclosed year), the average admitted student to UCF has a (recalculated) GPA of 4.1-4.5 and SAT scores between 1270-1390.
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Cost$8,300
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$75,659
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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The University of West Florida is a midsized public university in Pensacola, a city in the Florida Panhandle. UWF is proudly recognized as a Military Friendly School and Military Spouse Friendly School.
UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering (HMCSE) offers a diverse set of undergraduate degrees to choose from. The engineering degrees available include a B.S. in computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
Admission requirements for HMCSE include a minimum weighted GPA of 2.70 and satisfaction of the school’s ACT, SAT, or CLT minimum score requirements.
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Cost$10,161
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$75,289
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$35,843
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$76,390
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
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Cost$28,552
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,404
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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Cost$8,900
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,501
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate51%
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Cost$34,625
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$77,959
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate82%
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Cost$37,975
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$82,586
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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Cost$29,777
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,124
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate49%
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