2024 Best Colleges in Florida

While the best Florida universities are often labeled as party campuses, their worth is not diminished in any way. In fact, the University of Florida ranks as the fourth highest-rated university in the nation, thanks to its affordability and graduates' above-average median earnings. Let's not underestimate the other large universities in Florida either. Residents of Florida are fortunate to have access to such excellent educational institutions right in their backyard, while out-of-state students don't have to sacrifice their future prospects to indulge in the fun and sunshine of Florida.

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#1 in Florida | #16 in Hispanic-serving Institutions
Economic score 1.53

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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 $60,249

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Florida | #24 in Hispanic-serving Institutions

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Economic score 1.85

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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 $56,746

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Florida | #30 in Hispanic-serving Institutions
Economic score 1.98

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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 $58,308

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Florida | #31 in Hispanic-serving Institutions
Economic score 2.00

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Cost $3,838

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,733

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Florida | #73 in Hispanic-serving Institutions

AdventHealth University

Orlando, Florida

Economic score 3.38

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Cost $27,613

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,282

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Florida | #106 in Hispanic-serving Institutions

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 5.22

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Cost $28,219

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,209

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Florida | #107 in Hispanic-serving Institutions

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida

Economic score 5.27

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Cost $10,549

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,923

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Florida | #114 in Hispanic-serving Institutions

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida

Economic score 5.52

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Cost $4,877

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,315

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Florida | #120 in Hispanic-serving Institutions

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida

Economic score 6.39

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Cost $11,025

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,594

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Florida | #137 in Hispanic-serving Institutions

Keiser University, Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 31.72

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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 $39,696

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 3.12

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Cost $8,149

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,421

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 44%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida

Economic score 3.45

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Cost $5,197

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,654

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 44%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Barry University

Miami, Florida

Economic score 4.54

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Cost $19,664

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,966

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 47%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida

Economic score 5.82

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Cost $9,107

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,624

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 41%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 6.69

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Cost $13,440

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,939

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 46%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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