Best Colleges in Florida: Ranked by Value & Outcomes

This guide ranks 4 colleges in Florida by graduate salary outcomes, acceptance rate, and net cost of attendance — using public US Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS data.

University of Miami has the lowest acceptance rate among Florida colleges on this list at 18.5%. Reach for it only if your GPA, test scores, and extracurriculars are well above the school's median.

University of Miami graduates earn the highest median 10-year salary among Florida colleges on this list, at $75,328. Major choice impacts earnings far more than school choice — pick based on intended career, not just school median.

In-state public colleges in Florida typically charge significantly less tuition than out-of-state students pay, so staying in-state can cut costs dramatically. Private colleges in Florida charge the same regardless of state residency. Compare net cost (not sticker) for your family income to decide.