2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Florida
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Florida? Our ranking highlights 336 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 216 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Florida
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than University Of Florida Online this year in Florida. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida Online is a public institution. University Of Florida Online graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,876, with out-of-state students paying around $16,579. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $17,779. Get the full University Of Florida Online report
You'll be in good company at Rasmussen College Florida, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Ocala, FL, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,256. Graduates carry a median of $28,798 in student loans. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Florida
A rank of #3 makes University Of Florida one of the top choices in Florida. University Of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. About 91% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $17,669. Read more about University Of Florida
A rank of #4 makes Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach one of the top choices in Florida. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit school based in Daytona Beach, FL. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $44,074. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $22,845. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach profile
Edison State College came in at #5 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Florida. Edison State College is a public school based in Fort Myers, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,401, with out-of-state students paying around $12,979. Graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans. Read the full report on Edison State College
Hillsborough Community College placed #6 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Based in Tampa, FL, Hillsborough Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,491, compared with $9,088 for out-of-state students. Hillsborough Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $16,142 in debt. Read the full report on Hillsborough Community College
Florida State University landed the #7 spot in Florida this year. Set in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Students borrow a median of $20,488 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Florida State University
Florida Polytechnic University landed the #8 spot in Florida this year. Located in Lakeland, FL, Florida Polytechnic University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,940, with out-of-state students paying around $21,004. Florida Polytechnic University Science & Tech students take on a median of $7,500 in debt. Get the full Florida Polytechnic University report
University Of Central Florida placed #9 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Set in Orlando, FL, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,368, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. The median Science & Tech program debt is $21,620. More on University Of Central Florida
University Of Miami came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Coral Gables, FL, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full University Of Miami profile
Polk State College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Winter Haven, FL, Polk State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,694, while out-of-state students pay about $9,818. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,806. Get the full Polk State College report
Southeastern University placed #12 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Located in Lakeland, FL, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Southeastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,950. Graduates carry a median of $23,460 in student loans. See the full Southeastern University profile
St Petersburg College placed #13 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Set in St. Petersburg, FL, St Petersburg College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,682, compared with $9,286 for out-of-state students. St Petersburg College Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,385 in debt. Get the full St Petersburg College report
University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #14 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Based in Tampa, FL, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $21,829. More on University Of South Florida Main Campus
Florida Institute Of Technology came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Florida Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $45,900. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $32,114. Read more about Florida Institute Of Technology
Valencia College landed the #16 spot in Florida this year. Located in Orlando, FL, Valencia College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $9,576. Valencia College Science & Tech students take on a median of $14,413 in debt. Read more about Valencia College
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #17 spot in Florida this year. Located in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. Graduates carry a median of $18,419 in student loans. Read more about Seminole State College Of Florida
Miami Dade College landed the #18 spot in Florida this year. Miami Dade College is a public school based in Miami, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,838, compared with $9,661 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $11,967. Read more about Miami Dade College
Florida Institute Of Technology Online placed #19 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Set in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology Online is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,780. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $38,188. Get the full Florida Institute Of Technology Online report
Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Fort Myers, FL. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,118, while out-of-state students pay about $25,162. The median Science & Tech program debt is $20,015. See the full Florida Gulf Coast University profile
Chipola College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Set in Marianna, FL, Chipola College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $8,950. Students borrow a median of $9,097 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Chipola College
Indian River State College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Fort Pierce, FL, Indian River State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,764, compared with $10,201 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. Read more about Indian River State College
Florida State College At Jacksonville landed the #23 spot in Florida this year. Set in Jacksonville, FL, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,657, with out-of-state students paying around $9,631. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $19,139. Read the full report on Florida State College At Jacksonville
Daytona State College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Daytona State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,106, compared with $11,994 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,227 in student loans. Get the full Daytona State College report
Eastern Florida State College landed the #26 spot in Florida this year. Located in Melbourne, FL, Eastern Florida State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,791, while out-of-state students pay about $10,976. Eastern Florida State College Science & Tech students take on a median of $18,123 in debt. More on Eastern Florida State College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Florida
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Tallahassee Community College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,026, with out-of-state students paying around $8,062. Tallahassee Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $16,340 in debt. Read the full report on Tallahassee Community College
Broward College landed the #27 spot in Florida this year. Set in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Broward College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,830, compared with $8,952 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $13,110. Get the full Broward College report
Florida International University landed the #29 spot in Florida this year. Florida International University is a public school based in Miami, FL. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Get the full Florida International University report
Saint Johns River State College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Located in Palatka, FL, Saint Johns River State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,591, with out-of-state students paying around $9,334. Graduates carry a median of $16,293 in student loans. More on Saint Johns River State College
Palm Beach State College placed #31 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Located in Lake Worth, FL, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,050, while out-of-state students pay about $10,910. The median Science & Tech program debt is $12,518. Read the full report on Palm Beach State College
Florida Southern College did well this year, earning the #32 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. About 70% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,040. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,357. More on Florida Southern College
Hodges University landed the #33 spot in Florida this year. Located in Fort Myers, FL, Hodges University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $29,762 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Hodges University
University Of North Florida landed the #34 spot in Florida this year. Set in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,964, with out-of-state students paying around $19,407. University Of North Florida Science & Tech students take on a median of $18,523 in debt. Read the full report on University Of North Florida
Santa Fe College landed the #35 spot in Florida this year. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,563, with out-of-state students paying around $9,189. Graduates carry a median of $17,558 in student loans. Read the full report on Santa Fe College
Florida Gateway College did well this year, earning the #36 position. This public school is set in Lake City, FL. Students from in state pay about $3,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,747 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,669 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Florida Gateway College report
College Of Central Florida landed the #37 spot in Florida this year. Located in Ocala, FL, College Of Central Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,710, compared with $10,517 for out-of-state students. College Of Central Florida Science & Tech students take on a median of $18,934 in debt. Read more about College Of Central Florida
State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Bradenton, FL, State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,074 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,595. The median Science & Tech program debt is $17,360. See the full State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota profile
Devry University Florida ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Orlando, FL, Devry University Florida is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,008. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $46,249. Read the full report on Devry University Florida
North Florida Community College did well this year, earning the #40 position. This public school is set in Madison, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $2,994, with out-of-state students paying around $11,460. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $7,902. More on North Florida Community College
Northwest Florida State College did well this year, earning the #41 position. Set in Niceville, FL, Northwest Florida State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,583, with out-of-state students paying around $10,612. Graduates carry a median of $11,566 in student loans. Read more about Northwest Florida State College
Flagler College St Augustine came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Augustine, FL, Flagler College St Augustine is a private not-for-profit institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $29,900 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,547 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Flagler College St Augustine report
The University Of Tampa came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Located in Tampa, FL, The University Of Tampa is a private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,408. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,191. Read the full report on The University Of Tampa
Saint Leo University landed the #44 spot in Florida this year. Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Leo, FL. Saint Leo University graduates 44% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,000. The median Science & Tech program debt is $32,116. Read the full report on Saint Leo University
The University Of West Florida came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Based in Pensacola, FL, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. The University Of West Florida graduates 59% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,776, with out-of-state students paying around $18,658. Graduates carry a median of $19,677 in student loans. Get the full The University Of West Florida report
Pasco Hernando Community College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Based in New Port Richey, FL, Pasco Hernando Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,155, while out-of-state students pay about $12,032. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,908. See the full Pasco Hernando Community College profile
Rollins College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Rollins College is a private not-for-profit school based in Winter Park, FL. Rollins College posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,580. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,203. Read more about Rollins College
Stetson University placed #48 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Based in DeLand, FL, Stetson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $57,410 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,382. Read more about Stetson University
Jacksonville University placed #49 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Located in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,150. Graduates carry a median of $25,619 in student loans. See the full Jacksonville University profile
Florida Atlantic University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Florida Atlantic University Science & Tech students take on a median of $20,212 in debt. Read more about Florida Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach placed #51 among Science & Tech schools in Florida. Set in West Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $40,650 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $24,787. Read the full report on Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 216 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 336 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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