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Best Engineering Colleges in Florida

24 accredited institutions in Florida offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

24
Colleges
17,991
Graduates/yr
11
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Programs in Florida

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Florida
Orlando
3,885
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$4,478
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Florida
Gainesville
3,633
Graduates/yr
24%
Acceptance
$4,477
In-State Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Florida International University
Miami
2,289
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$4,721
In-State Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of South Florida
Tampa
1,725
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$4,559
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach
1,395
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$40,680
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$33,925
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Florida State University
Tallahassee
1,077
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$4,640
In-State Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
819
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$2,522
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
801
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$43,420
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$23,742
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Miami
Coral Gables
558
Graduates/yr
19%
Acceptance
$58,104
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$11,008
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
414
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$3,996
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
University of West Florida
Pensacola
378
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$3,735
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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12
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Full Sail University
Winter Park
228
Graduates/yr
$26,417
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$29,597
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicBachelor's
Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland
222
Graduates/yr
56%
Acceptance
$3,152
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
144
Graduates/yr
21%
Acceptance
$3,152
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach
135
Graduates/yr
$3,072
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
84
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$22,936
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$35,650
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville
54
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$45,050
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$25,275
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitMaster's
Ana G. Mendez University
Orlando
45
Graduates/yr
$11,850
Tuition
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19
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala
39
Graduates/yr
$13,452
Tuition
$17,319
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
21
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$26,240
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$17,846
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach
15
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$13,844
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$14,623
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
12
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$35,880
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$25,742
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rollins College
Winter Park
9
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$58,300
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$27,941
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private For-ProfitMaster's
Atlantis University
Miami
9
Graduates/yr
$10,800
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$19,578
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Engineering in Florida

Florida has 24 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 17,991 graduates annually. Of these, 11 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Florida residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.