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Engineering Schools in Florida

2,629 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,999
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 499
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 499
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 499
Post-Master’s Certificate 131
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 131

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: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 30.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 47.4%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Florida

160,140 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Florida

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $94,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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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
915 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,324 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 88% of the teachers are full time.

364 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,618.

313 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,307 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,346. 92% of students get financical aid.

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

This private school has an average net price of $31,009. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. In their early career, FIU grads earn an average salary of $44,401.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,242 after earning their degree at this institution. 28% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,242 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $35,442. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#8

University of Miami

Coral Gables
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,383 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. 81% of the teachers are full time.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

A typical student attending Florida State will pay a net price of $9,946. 85% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735.

Engineering Careers in FL

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $92,620
Operations Research Analysts 33% $67,260
Cost Estimators 27% $57,230
Chemical Engineers 23% $91,430
Civil Engineers 23% $83,180
Physicists 23% $124,070
Systems Software Developers 22% $99,050
Engineering Professors 22% $102,440
Industrial Engineers 22% $73,650
Electrical Engineers 21% $90,660
Health and Safety Engineers 20% $74,350
Mechanical Engineers 20% $83,160
Architectural and Engineering Managers 20% $124,460
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Architecture Professors 19% $73,510
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 18% $89,170
Materials Engineers 16% $98,480
Nuclear Engineers 15% $102,330
Engineers 15% $77,020
Environmental Engineers 15% $71,980
Biomedical Engineers 15% $72,330
Computer Network Architects 15% $86,810
Aerospace Engineers 14% $107,810
Computer Hardware Engineers 14% $96,640
Industrial Production Managers 13% $97,220
Electronics Engineers 10% $93,280
Agricultural Engineers 5% $74,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Computer & Information Sciences 1,828
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,728
Architecture/Urban Planning 505
Agriculture 472
Physical Sciences 469
Mathematics & Statistics 392
Engineering Technologies 358
Natural Resources & Conservation 253

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