Best Engineering Programs in Florida (2026)
Engineering programs in Florida range from research-focused public flagships to applied-engineering programs at smaller schools. The list below is ranked by engineering program strength, ABET accreditation, graduate earnings, and net price.
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#1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Net Price
$40,539/yr
Median Earnings
$92,069
Grad Rate
67%
Engineering Share
34.9%
#2
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Net Price
$5,969/yr
Median Earnings
$78,456
Grad Rate
92%
Engineering Share
14.6%
#3
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Net Price
$36,483/yr
Median Earnings
$84,093
Grad Rate
84%
Engineering Share
5.5%
#4
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Net Price
$8,605/yr
Median Earnings
$68,225
Grad Rate
86%
Engineering Share
4.1%
#5
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
Net Price
$36,511/yr
Median Earnings
$50,557
Grad Rate
62%
Engineering Share
31.2%
#6
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Net Price
$11,516/yr
Median Earnings
$63,483
Grad Rate
78%
Engineering Share
7.6%
#7
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Net Price
$8,648/yr
Median Earnings
$63,660
Grad Rate
77%
Engineering Share
5.9%
#8
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Net Price
$11,462/yr
Median Earnings
$65,722
Grad Rate
76%
Engineering Share
5.4%
#9
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando
Orlando, FL
Net Price
$30,412/yr
Median Earnings
$50,437
Grad Rate
—
Engineering Share
72.2%
#10
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
Net Price
$36,204/yr
Median Earnings
$64,156
Grad Rate
76%
Engineering Share
0.3%
#11
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Net Price
$11,689/yr
Median Earnings
$59,626
Grad Rate
69%
Engineering Share
3.0%
#12
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Net Price
$10,394/yr
Median Earnings
$61,062
Grad Rate
63%
Engineering Share
3.9%
#13
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
Net Price
$28,424/yr
Median Earnings
$77,598
Grad Rate
50%
Engineering Share
1.4%
#14
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Net Price
$27,714/yr
Median Earnings
$66,144
Grad Rate
62%
Engineering Share
0.3%
#15
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL
Net Price
$19,741/yr
Median Earnings
$92,069
Grad Rate
26%
Engineering Share
4.0%
#16
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Net Price
$11,555/yr
Median Earnings
$59,401
Grad Rate
57%
Engineering Share
4.1%
#17
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
Net Price
$9,443/yr
Median Earnings
$52,902
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
4.2%
#18
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
Net Price
$15,220/yr
Median Earnings
$52,104
Grad Rate
57%
Engineering Share
3.0%
#19
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Net Price
$32,640/yr
Median Earnings
$46,472
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
0.5%
#20
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
Net Price
$24,658/yr
Median Earnings
$53,366
Grad Rate
43%
Engineering Share
0.7%
#21
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala, FL
Net Price
$22,082/yr
Median Earnings
$47,524
Grad Rate
40%
Engineering Share
0.1%
#22
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
Net Price
$2,617/yr
Median Earnings
$43,542
Grad Rate
44%
Engineering Share
0.1%
#23
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
Net Price
$37,401/yr
Median Earnings
$40,548
Grad Rate
43%
Engineering Share
2.6%
#24
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
Net Price
$4,419/yr
Median Earnings
$41,756
Grad Rate
42%
Engineering Share
1.1%
#25
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
Net Price
$13,059/yr
Median Earnings
$42,476
Grad Rate
32%
Engineering Share
0.3%
Why a Engineering degree?
Engineering bachelor's degrees consistently top the federal earnings data for new graduates. ABET-accredited programs are the standard requirement for licensure and most engineering jobs.
Common career paths: Mechanical Engineer · Civil Engineer · Electrical Engineer · Biomedical Engineer · Environmental Engineer
Typical starting salary range: $72,000–$110,000
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