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Engineering in Florida

Engineering Schools in Florida

9,523 students earned Engineering degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

An Engineering major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Florida

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,175
Master’s Degree 2,183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 496
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 496
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 496
Post-Master’s Certificate 192
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 192
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 182
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 172
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 172
Associate Degree 123

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.9%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Florida

There are 160,140 people in the state and 3,969,720 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Florida

Engineering grads earn an average of $94,310 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
2,310 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $6,275. 94% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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1,628 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 98% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $9,949.

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977 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $8,722. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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943 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $9,203.

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560 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Florida Tech. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Florida Tech will pay a net price of $28,552.

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486 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
8,797 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 90% of the teachers are full time.

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424 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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404 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables
327 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

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191 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,236.

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Engineering Careers in FL

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 21% $90,660
Architectural and Engineering Managers 20% $124,460
Materials Engineers 16% $98,480
Nuclear Engineers 15% $102,330
Biomedical Engineers 15% $72,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9,666
Engineering Technologies 1,539
Physical Sciences 1,506
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,320
Agriculture 1,234
Mathematics & Statistics 1,161
Architecture/Urban Planning 883
Science Technologies 122

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