Engineering at University of Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Florida
Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Florida
Students who complete University of Florida’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,852 |
| 2 years | $76,808 |
| 3 years | $81,992 |
| 4 years | $94,349 |
| 5 years | $101,339 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Florida report median earnings of $94,349, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Florida is $20,498.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Florida go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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