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#7 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
75 Colleges
48,095 Yearly Graduations
$57,208 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 48,095 students received a graduate degree in Florida, making it rank #7 in the nation in terms of graduations. Students who reside in Florida can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $14,302 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $16,609.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
6,890 Yearly Degrees
$12,737 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 75 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UF ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 6,890 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Florida

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,770 $27,335
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,967 $2,795
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $449 $1,139

#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
4,648 Yearly Degrees
$22,790 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 75 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, NUS Florida ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 4,648 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Nova Southeastern University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,153 $21,153
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,637 $1,637
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,175 $1,175

Public Public vs. Private
4,343 Yearly Degrees
$11,106 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

FIU handed out 4,343 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #3 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Florida International University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,912 $21,393
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,194 $2,818
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $446 $992

Public Public vs. Private
4,271 Yearly Degrees
$10,428 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

USF Tampa handed out 4,271 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of South Florida - Main Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,350 $19,048
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,078 $2,078
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $435 $880

#5

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
3,713 Yearly Degrees
$8,872 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UCF handed out 3,713 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Central Florida

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,916 $25,759
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,956 $2,898
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $370 $1,194

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
3,207 Yearly Degrees
$11,553 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Florida State handed out 3,207 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Florida State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,684 $24,116
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,869 $2,591
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $482 $1,114

#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,684 Yearly Degrees
$41,036 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

U Miami handed out 2,684 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Miami

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $39,834 $39,834
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,202 $1,202
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,213 $2,213

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
1,963 Yearly Degrees
$6,693 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 75 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, FAU ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 1,963 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Florida Atlantic University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,467 $16,695
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,226 $1,787
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $372 $1,027

#9

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,294 Yearly Degrees
$15,218 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

St. Leo University handed out 1,294 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #9 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Leo University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,218 $15,218
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $634 $634

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,286 Yearly Degrees
$8,936 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Embry-Riddle Worldwide handed out 1,286 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,916 $8,916
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $20 $20
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $743 $743

#11

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,284 Yearly Degrees
$22,588 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Florida Tech handed out 1,284 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Florida Institute of Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $22,338 $22,338
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $250 $250
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,241 $1,241

#12

Barry University

Miami, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,232 Yearly Degrees
$17,910 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 75 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Barry University ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 1,232 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Barry University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,820 $17,820
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $90 $90
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $990 $990

#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
1,133 Yearly Degrees
$9,062 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UWF handed out 1,133 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of West Florida

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,088 $22,166
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,974 $2,728
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $378 $1,037

#14

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
947 Yearly Degrees
$10,364 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 75 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNF ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 947 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Florida

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,570 $19,585
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,794 $2,345
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $494 $1,044

#15

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
881 Yearly Degrees
$15,472 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Full Sail University was ranked the #15 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 881 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Full Sail University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,472 $15,472

#16

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
723 Yearly Degrees
$30,832 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale handed out 723 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #16 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $29,632 $29,632
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,200 $1,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,235 $1,235

#17

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
657 Yearly Degrees
$14,400 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, STU handed out 657 graduate degrees. This makes it the #17 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for St. Thomas University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,400 $14,400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $800 $800

Public Public vs. Private
607 Yearly Degrees
$9,876 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 607 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,019 $22,108
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,857 $2,561
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $406 $1,022

#19

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
506 Yearly Degrees

Miami Regional University was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 506 graduate degrees were handed out that year.

#20

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
492 Yearly Degrees
$14,039 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Jacksonville University was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 492 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Jacksonville University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,889 $13,889
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $150 $150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $772 $772

#21

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
455 Yearly Degrees
$8,971 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 75 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, FGCU ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 455 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Florida Gulf Coast University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,974 $28,170
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,997 $3,046
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $372 $1,301

#22

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
422 Yearly Degrees
$12,014 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UT handed out 422 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Tampa

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,934 $11,934
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $80 $80
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $663 $663

#23

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
418 Yearly Degrees
$12,350 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

SEU handed out 418 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #23 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southeastern University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,000 $12,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $350 $350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $495 $495

#24

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
401 Yearly Degrees
$13,700 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lynn University Fighting Knights handed out 401 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lynn University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,500 $13,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $750 $750

#25

Stetson University

DeLand, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
398 Yearly Degrees
$17,671 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Stetson handed out 398 graduate degrees. This makes it the #25 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Stetson University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,671 $17,671
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $982 $982

Other Florida Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Florida Institute of Technology - Online 308
27 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach 255
28 Palm Beach Atlantic University 253
29 Carlos Albizu University - Miami 207
30 Atlantis University 196
31 Everglades University 185
32 Rollins College 169
33 Florida Southern College 168
34 AdventHealth University 165
35 Florida National University - Main Campus 151
36 Strayer University - Florida 139
37 South University, Tampa 135
38 Ave Maria School of Law 66
39 Warner University 65
40 Millennia Atlantic University 55
41 San Ignacio University 50
42 Florida Coastal School of Law 47
43 South University, West Palm Beach 46
44 Bethune - Cookman University 45
45 Hodges University 41
46 DeVry University - Florida 39
47 Acupuncture and Massage College 37
48 Florida Memorial University 34
49 Webber International University 33
49 Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary 33
51 Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine 30
52 Academy for Five Element Acupuncture 29
53 Trinity International University - Florida 27
53 East West College of Natural Medicine 27
55 South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary 23
56 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami 21
57 Ave Maria University 19
58 Florida Polytechnic University 18
58 Florida College of Integrative Medicine 18
60 Rasmussen University - Florida 15
60 AI Miami International University of Art and Design 15
62 New College of Florida 12
62 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando 12
62 The Baptist College of Florida 12
65 Hobe Sound Bible College 9
66 Schiller International University 7
67 Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College 6
68 Trinity Baptist College 5
69 Jose Maria Vargas University 4
69 Flagler College - St Augustine 4
71 Herzing University - Winter Park 3
72 University of Fort Lauderdale 2
73 Johnson University Florida 0
73 Talmudic College of Florida 0
73 Saint John Vianney College Seminary 0

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