Best History Schools in Florida

Florida has 12 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 573 recent graduates. Graduates in Florida earn $28,096 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $30,243. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in FL

$28,096

FL Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Florida

Public Schools (9)

$28,972

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$20,217

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Florida produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Florida, Ranked by Earnings

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,120

Graduates: 91

Acceptance: 25.4%

Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,895

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 58.8%

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public

$28,212

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,930

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 76.8%

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$31,773

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,805

Graduates: 92

Acceptance: 24.0%

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public

$26,669

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,708

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 62.3%

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

$25,967

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,452

Graduates: 88

Acceptance: 39.5%

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public

$27,367

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,809

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 41.0%

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public

$34,420

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,487

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 73.4%

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL · Private

Stetson University

DeLand, FL · Private

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,136

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 56.9%

#12

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL · Private

$20,217

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,447

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Florida?

Florida State University ranks #1 for History in Florida with median graduate earnings of $28,055 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Florida?

History graduates in Florida earn an average of $28,096 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

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

University of Florida is the most selective History program in Florida with an acceptance rate of 24.0%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 55.3%.

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

In Florida, private History programs produce average earnings of $20,217 vs $28,972 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 3 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.