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Best Colleges for Engineering in Florida

The best colleges for a Engineering degree in Florida, led by Florida State University, University of Central Florida and University of Miami. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Engineering programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Engineering in Florida?

Based on our rankings, Florida State University is the top-ranked college for Engineering in Florida. Other top choices include University of Central Florida, University of Miami, University of Florida.

What are the best Engineering schools?

The best Engineering schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Miami. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Engineering programs is approximately $26,879 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Engineering typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Engineering rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $63,125 per year. Below are the highest-paying Engineering programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,361 · $18,786 tuition · 86% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Central Florida — Orlando, FL · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $22,467 tuition · 78% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Miami — Coral Gables, FL · 18.9% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $62,616 tuition · 84% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Florida — Gainesville, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,403 · $28,659 tuition · 91% grad rate
  5. 5. University of South Florida — Tampa, FL · 43.2% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $17,324 tuition · 77% grad rate
  6. 6. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach — Daytona Beach, FL · 64.8% acceptance · SAT 1,257 · $44,249 tuition · 67% grad rate
  7. 7. University of North Florida — Jacksonville, FL · 53.2% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $20,793 tuition · 69% grad rate
  8. 8. University of West Florida — Pensacola, FL · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,138 · $19,241 tuition · 59% grad rate
  9. 9. Florida Atlantic University — Boca Raton, FL · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,127 · $17,324 tuition · 63% grad rate
  10. 10. Florida International University — Miami, FL · 54.7% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $18,964 tuition · 74% grad rate
  11. 11. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide — Daytona Beach, FL · 57.9% acceptance · SAT 1,148 · $12,097 tuition · 21% grad rate
  12. 12. Florida Institute of Technology — Melbourne, FL · 57.7% acceptance · SAT 1,225 · $45,900 tuition · 64% grad rate
  13. 13. Florida Polytechnic University — Lakeland, FL · 57.5% acceptance · SAT 1,268 · $21,005 tuition · 55% grad rate

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