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Engineering Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 9,242 students earned their Engineering degrees in FL.

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 6,344
Master’s Degree 1,999
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 499
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 499
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 499
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 131
Post-Master’s Certificate 131
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 125
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 125
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 125
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 77
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 77
Associate Degree 67

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.5%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1,628 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,759 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,618.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,009. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Florida Tech.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,442. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $45,061 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,735. In their early career, FAU grads earn an average salary of $43,006. 87% of students get financical aid.

#9

University of Miami

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

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Graduates earn an average $54,383 after graduation.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

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
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9,666
Computer & Information Sciences 9,003
Engineering Technologies 1,539
Physical Sciences 1,506
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,320
Agriculture 1,234
Mathematics & Statistics 1,161
Communications Technology/Support 959

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