2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 117 schools in Florida to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in Florida for students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15,189 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCF is $6,368. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,467. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,799 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
UCF does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school awarded 13,988 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,565 in tuition and fees if they attend FIU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,963. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,098 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that FIU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 10,333 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,410 in tuition and fees if they attend USF Tampa full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,223 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at USF Tampa. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Florida. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9,775 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UF is $6,381. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,659. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,875 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UF does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Florida State University is a large public school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 9,735 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Florida State is $6,517. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,683. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,978 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Florida State does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Florida Atlantic University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. FAU is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,986 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,879 in tuition and fees if they attend FAU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,324. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,854 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FAU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #7, University of North Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 3,573 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend UNF full time pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,407. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNF accumulate an average of $21,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNF does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Miami landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,348 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend U Miami, expect to pay an average of $54,760 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,427 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since U Miami does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Full Sail University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Full Sail University is a large private for-profit school located in Winter Park, Florida that handed out 2,924 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,014 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Full Sail University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. FGCU is a fairly large public school situated in Fort Myers, Florida. It awarded 2,889 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,118 in tuition and fees if they attend FGCU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,162. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,324 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
FGCU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The University of West Florida landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This fairly large public school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 2,407 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they attend UWF full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,658. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,588 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
UWF does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The University of Tampa came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. UT is located in Tampa, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,067 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at UT is $31,274. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,848 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UT does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,827 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, expect to pay an average of $22,000 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale accumulate an average of $42,157 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Daytona Beach, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,742 students in 2020-2021.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $10,748. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,411 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Saint Leo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Leo, Florida, and it awarded 1,705 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
St. Leo University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,050. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Leo University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized public school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 1,466 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Florida A&M University is $5,785. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,725. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,217 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Florida A&M University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Nova Southeastern University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. NUS Florida is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 1,413 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend NUS Florida, expect to pay an average of $34,570 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,779 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NUS Florida does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #18, Miami Dade College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. MDC is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,390 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend MDC full time pay an average of $2,838 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,661. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,535 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MDC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. SPC is a public institution located in Clearwater, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,391 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SPC is $2,682. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,286. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,737 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
One thing to take note of is that SPC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Ocala, Florida, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 1,278 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $37,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and it awarded 1,258 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach, expect to pay an average of $39,066 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,801 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Florida State College at Jacksonville is a large public school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 1,174 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees if they attend FSCJ full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,631. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,806 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at FSCJ. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southeastern University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in Lakeland, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 962 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend SEU, expect to pay an average of $28,320 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,851 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SEU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, University of Florida-Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. UF Online is located in Gainesville, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 848 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UF Online is $3,876. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,579. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,514 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
UF Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Indian River State College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 815 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend Indian River State College full time pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Indian River State College accumulate an average of $14,910 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Indian River State College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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