Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 90.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 91.5%
- Retention Rate
- 97.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $71,588
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Master | $182,280 | |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $124,099 | $237,788 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $113,841 | $139,182 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Doctoral | $106,421 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $103,078 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $101,327 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master | $96,183 | $37,402 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | $94,408 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $92,885 | |
| Systems Engineering. | Master | $91,363 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $91,129 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $90,146 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Doctoral | $89,530 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $88,546 | $38,383 |
Outcomes Overview
University of Florida graduates enter the job market with strong earning potential and manageable debt loads. With median earnings of $71,588 ten years after graduation and typical debt of just $15,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits at an excellent 21%. Monthly loan payments of $159 represent only 2.7% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 94.3% employment rate reflects strong demand for Gator graduates across Florida's growing economy, particularly in engineering, business, and healthcare fields where UF programs have built solid reputations with employers. Many alumni stay in Florida, benefiting from the state's lack of income tax and booming job market in cities like Tampa, Miami, and Orlando. This represents a strong return on investment for both in-state and out-of-state students.