Highest Paying Colleges in Florida (2026)
Updated
Highest Paying Colleges in Florida lists 40 four-year institutions in Florida. The return pillar for Florida sets the order, highest first.
Florida Institute of Technology ranks 1st on this list, reporting $90,403 in median earnings for its graduates four years after completing. The list includes 12 public and 28 private nonprofit institutions.
Among the 40 institutions, 12 are public and 28 are private nonprofit. Florida International University ranks 14th on Azimuth's composite ranking among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally.
University of Florida posts the lowest average net price at $6,541 and the highest six-year completion rate at 91%.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Median earnings, 4 years after completion | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Institute of Technology · Melbourne, FL | $90,403 | $35,639 | $29,108 | 57.7% |
| Florida Institute of Technology reports median earnings of $90,403 for its graduates four years after completing, the highest figure on this list. | |||||
| 2 | Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL | $81,582 | $30,371 | $26,603 | 73.2% |
| Nova Southeastern University admits 73% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 63%. | |||||
| 3 | University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL | $85,019 | $37,244 | $15,978 | 18.9% |
| University of Miami carries an average net price of $37,244, alongside an admission rate of 19%. | |||||
| 4 | AdventHealth University · Orlando, FL | $79,607 | $30,135 | $28,845 | Not reported |
| AdventHealth University ranks 4th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 39%. | |||||
| 5 | Barry University · Miami, FL | $73,480 | $22,613 | $20,804 | 77.2% |
| Barry University reports median earnings of $73,480 for its graduates four years after completing, with an average net price of $22,613. | |||||
| 6 | University of Florida · Gainesville, FL | $77,321 | $6,541 | $1,982 | 24.2% |
| University of Florida reports a six-year completion rate of 91% and median earnings of $77,321 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 7 | St. Thomas University · Miami Gardens, FL | $70,806 | $26,312 | $24,657 | 97.9% |
| St. Thomas University admits 98% of applicants and reports median earnings of $70,806 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 8 | Jacksonville University · Jacksonville, FL | $77,058 | $25,180 | $21,893 | 56.9% |
| Jacksonville University shows an average net price of $25,180 and a six-year completion rate of 51%. | |||||
| 9 | Florida Polytechnic University · Lakeland, FL | $86,952 | $11,853 | $8,819 | 57.5% |
| Florida Polytechnic University reports median earnings of $86,952 for its graduates four years after completing, with an average net price of $11,853. | |||||
| 10 | Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL | $66,924 | $11,297 | $5,938 | 24.2% |
| An admission rate of 24% and a six-year completion rate of 86% are posted by Florida State University. | |||||
| 11 | University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL | $67,723 | $9,364 | $4,815 | 58.2% |
| University of West Florida carries an average net price of $9,364 and reports median earnings of $67,723 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 12 | Rollins College · Winter Park, FL | $65,488 | $34,732 | $27,177 | 47.5% |
| Rollins College ranks 12th on this list and shows an admission rate of 48%. | |||||
| 13 | Florida International University · Miami, FL | $62,192 | $9,288 | $7,003 | 54.7% |
| Florida International University places 14th on Azimuth's composite ranking among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally and reports median earnings of $62,192 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 14 | Everglades University · Boca Raton, FL | $59,470 | $27,371 | $25,556 | 81.5% |
| Everglades University reports median earnings of $59,470 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $27,371. | |||||
| 15 | Saint Leo University · Saint Leo, FL | $58,644 | $21,293 | $19,602 | 78.4% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 45%, Saint Leo University ranks 15th on this list. | |||||
| 16 | Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL | $59,690 | $8,752 | $3,022 | 66.1% |
| Florida Atlantic University admits 66% of applicants and shows an average net price of $3,022 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
| 17 | University of South Florida · Tampa, FL | $62,079 | $9,812 | $4,122 | 43.2% |
| Graduates of University of South Florida earn a median of $62,079 four years after completing, and the school ranks 63rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally. | |||||
| 18 | University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL | $61,355 | $10,411 | $5,816 | 40.1% |
| University of Central Florida posts a six-year completion rate of 78% and an admission rate of 40%. | |||||
| 19 | The University of Tampa · Tampa, FL | $62,720 | $36,211 | $30,011 | 40.3% |
| The University of Tampa reports median earnings of $62,720 for its graduates four years after completing, with an average net price of $30,011 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
| 20 | Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL | $59,369 | $12,568 | $8,220 | 63.4% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 20th on this list and shows an average net price of $12,568. | |||||
| 21 | University of North Florida · Jacksonville, FL | $59,418 | $10,154 | $6,647 | 53.2% |
| University of North Florida admits 53% of applicants and reports median earnings of $59,418 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 22 | Stetson University · Deland, FL | $57,773 | $19,372 | $15,931 | 71.6% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 62%, Stetson University ranks 969th on Azimuth's composite ranking among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally. | |||||
| 23 | Ringling College of Art and Design · Sarasota, FL | $49,311 | $57,742 | $47,261 | 69.7% |
| Ringling College of Art and Design reports an average net price of $47,261 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 72%. | |||||
| 24 | Florida Southern College · Lakeland, FL | $58,753 | $28,551 | $23,624 | 64.4% |
| Graduates of Florida Southern College earn a median of $58,753 four years after completing, and the school admits 64% of applicants. | |||||
| 25 | Palm Beach Atlantic University · West Palm Beach, FL | $54,983 | $28,354 | $25,570 | 82.0% |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University reports median earnings of $54,983 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $28,354. | |||||
| 26 | Lynn University · Boca Raton, FL | $53,587 | $44,089 | $40,711 | 73.5% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 52%, Lynn University ranks 26th on this list and shows median earnings of $53,587 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 27 | Ave Maria University · Ave Maria, FL | $59,489 | $24,860 | $18,761 | 41.4% |
| Ave Maria University admits 41% of applicants and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $59,489 four years after completing. | |||||
| 28 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · Tallahassee, FL | $52,657 | $13,739 | $13,299 | 20.6% |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a public university in Tallahassee, has an average net price of $13,739 and a six-year completion rate of 53%. | |||||
| 29 | Flagler College · Saint Augustine, FL | $52,031 | $30,525 | $21,733 | 80.8% |
| Graduates of Flagler College earn a median of $52,031 four years after completing, and the school admits 81% of applicants. | |||||
| 30 | Florida Memorial University · Miami Gardens, FL | $46,572 | $23,238 | $21,882 | 85.3% |
| Florida Memorial University ranks 30th on this list, with an average net price of $23,238 and median earnings of $46,572 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 31 | Warner University · Lake Wales, FL | $50,390 | $19,748 | $17,853 | 42.8% |
| Warner University reports a six-year completion rate of 42% and median earnings of $50,390 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 32 | Bethune-Cookman University · Daytona Beach, FL | $46,007 | $12,030 | $10,896 | 88.2% |
| Bethune-Cookman University admits 88% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $46,007 four years after completing. | |||||
| 33 | Webber International University · Babson Park, FL | $50,359 | $29,529 | $27,801 | 69.4% |
| With an average net price of $29,529, Webber International University reports median earnings of $50,359 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 34 | Southeastern University · Lakeland, FL | $50,572 | $31,942 | $29,498 | 53.0% |
| Southeastern University ranks 34th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 43% and median earnings of $50,572 for its graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 35 | Trinity College of Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL | $47,042 | $20,011 | $16,686 | 53.3% |
| Trinity College of Jacksonville admits 53% of applicants and reports an average net price of $20,011. | |||||
| 36 | Eckerd College · Saint Petersburg, FL | $48,651 | $38,071 | $29,615 | 75.8% |
| Graduates of Eckerd College earn a median of $48,651 four years after completing, and the school reports a six-year completion rate of 66%. | |||||
| 37 | Florida College · Temple Terrace, FL | $46,022 | $23,931 | $20,494 | 69.7% |
| Florida College reports median earnings of $46,022 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $23,931. | |||||
| 38 | Trinity College of Florida · Trinity, FL | $35,285 | $20,297 | $16,224 | 91.9% |
| Trinity College of Florida admits 92% of applicants and graduates 0% of its students within six years. | |||||
| 39 | New College of Florida · Sarasota, FL | $43,848 | $7,195 | $3,591 | 73.2% |
| A public university in Sarasota, New College of Florida ranks 895th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 40 | Beacon College · Leesburg, FL | $29,712 | $53,517 | $47,601 | 43.5% |
| Beacon College has an average net price of $47,601 for families earning under $30,000, alongside a six-year completion rate of 60%. | |||||
How this list is ordered
Schools are ordered by Azimuth's return pillar for Florida, highest first. Earnings figures are medians for federally aided completers across all fields, measured four years after completing, among those working and not enrolled. The ranking does not adjust for cost or the characteristics of who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The list includes 12 public and 28 private nonprofit institutions.