Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 68.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.2%
- Retention Rate
- 81.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,343
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,531
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $165/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $126,504 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,897 | $15,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,557 | $28,193 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $65,441 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $64,990 | $22,479 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $19,611 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $17,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,057 | $12,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $57,770 | $18,563 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $56,415 | $17,187 |
| American Sign Language. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Master | $50,105 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $48,539 | $14,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $48,432 | $15,750 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $47,846 |
Outcomes Overview
UNF graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $15,531, well below the national average of around $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $165 represent just 3.5% of typical starting salaries of $44,241. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 reflects strong financial positioning compared to many state universities. Many graduates leverage the school's coastal location and marine science reputation to enter environmental consulting, oceanographic research, and marine biology careers. The 95.3% employment rate demonstrates solid job market outcomes. Jacksonville's growing healthcare, logistics, and financial services sectors also absorb many business and liberal arts graduates. This combination of low debt and decent earnings delivers a strong return on investment.