Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
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How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
University of Florida graduates experience steady earnings growth throughout their early and mid-career periods. Median earnings increase from $56,398 six years after enrollment to $65,342 at eight years, then reach $71,588 at ten years.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings exceed the peer average, indicating above-typical outcomes for this institution type.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $15,000 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
University of Florida graduates carry median debt of $15,000, ranking at the 85th percentile nationally for low debt levels and sitting $5,000 below the peer median of $20,000. Student debt ranges from $7,213 at the 25th percentile to $24,134 at the 75th percentile, showing controlled borrowing across the student population.
University of Florida achieves well above average return on educational investment, ranking at the 82.5th percentile nationally for return index performance. Graduates earn $71,588 ten years after enrollment, placing the university at the 87th percentile for median earnings.
Approximately 25.9% of University of Florida graduates continue to graduate or professional study, based on program mix analysis with high confidence....
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
University of Florida's strongest return outcomes concentrate in technical and professional fields. Artificial Intelligence graduates earn $108,528 with manageable debt of $12,181, creating exceptional value.
Mechanical Engineering produces earnings of $83,832, while Banking and Financial Support Services generates $83,279. Health Services/Allied Health achieves strong earnings of $65,782 with low debt of $13,186.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings distribution shows meaningful variation in graduate outcomes, with the 25th percentile earning $47,083 and the 75th percentile earning $106,122. This 2.3:1 ratio reflects differences in program choice, career paths, and individual performance rather than institutional limitations.
