Best Economics Schools in Florida

Florida has 13 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 926 recent graduates. Graduates in Florida earn $42,687 on average within two years — 12% below the national average of $48,383. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in FL

$42,687

FL Avg. Earnings

$48,383

National Avg.

449

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Florida

Public Schools (8)

$40,342

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$46,438

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $6,096 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Economics Schools in Florida, Ranked by Earnings

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

$48,432

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,655

Graduates: 91

Acceptance: 18.5%

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$48,265

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,380

Graduates: 164

Acceptance: 24.0%

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

$39,009

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,990

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 39.5%

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public

$36,221

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,913

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 62.3%

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public

$40,209

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,236

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: 73.4%

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$40,728

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,699

Graduates: 283

Acceptance: 25.4%

Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public

$41,007

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,382

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: 58.8%

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL · Private

$42,044

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,266

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 40.6%

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,675

Graduates: 130

Acceptance: 41.0%

#10

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL · Private

$52,107

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,623

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 78.1%

#11

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL · Private

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL · Private

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public

$39,009

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,894

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 76.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Florida?

University of Miami ranks #1 for Economics in Florida with median graduate earnings of $48,432 within two years of graduation. There are 13 schools offering Economics programs in the state.

How much do Economics graduates earn in Florida?

Economics graduates in Florida earn an average of $42,687 within two years of graduation. This is 12% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.

What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Florida?

University of Miami is the most selective Economics program in Florida with an acceptance rate of 18.5%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 48.0%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Florida?

In Florida, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $46,438 vs $40,342 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Florida

Construction Engineering Technologies $66,387 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,041 Chemical Engineering $64,417 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $63,531 Computer Engineering $62,546 Industrial Engineering $62,541 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $62,354 Computer Science $61,747

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.