Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Florida Polytechnic vary by specialization within the university's focused STEM curriculum. The rankings below evaluate programs based on graduate earnings, debt levels, and return on investment rather than reputation.
Use this page to compare how different technical majors perform in the labor market.
Analyzing 4 programs with available earnings data.
These highlights surface programs that stand out across earnings, national ranking, and enrollment size at Florida Polytechnic.
#197 nationally
$61K median earnings
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The table below compares programs by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Florida Polytechnic University.
This cluster represents Florida Polytechnic's entire academic focus, with three specialized programs producing strong early-career outcomes. Computer Graphics stands out with a #4 national ranking and exceptional value score of 80.0, while Computer Engineering achieves the highest median earnings at $65,126.
Mechanical Engineering, the university's second-largest program, delivers solid outcomes with a value score reflecting competitive positioning. All three programs demonstrate earnings above $60,000 within six years, creating consistent pathways to well-compensated technical careers for students prioritizing specialized STEM education.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
These rankings reflect actual labor market outcomes for graduates rather than institutional reputation or program prestige. Data comes from the federal College Scorecard, which tracks graduate earnings through tax records and debt levels through Department of Education records. Programs require minimum cohort sizes for reporting, ensuring statistical reliability. Outcomes vary based on factors including local job markets, industry demand, and individual career choices. Rankings compare programs against similar majors nationally, not across different fields. Florida Polytechnic's focused curriculum creates consistency within technical disciplines, though individual student outcomes depend on career path, geographic location, and post-graduation choices including graduate school attendance.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
recent graduates
| #197 |
| $70,375★ |
| — |
| 17 |
| Computer Engineering, General. | #104 | $65,126 | — | 42 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | #217 | $62,595 | — | 61 |
| Computer Graphics. | #4 | $61,197 | — | 162 |
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
