Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Florida

Florida has 4 colleges offering Industrial Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 186 recent graduates. Graduates in Florida earn $62,541 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $67,098. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

4
Schools in FL
$62,541
FL Avg. Earnings
$67,098
National Avg.
100
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Industrial Engineering in Florida

Public Schools (3)
$61,642
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$65,238
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,596 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Industrial Engineering Schools in Florida, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Miami logo

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

$65,238
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $58,892
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 18.5%
#2
Florida State University logo

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$71,643
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $65,561
Graduates: 35
Acceptance: 25.4%
#3
University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

$55,964
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $65,314
Graduates: 59
Acceptance: 39.5%
#4
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University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public

$57,318
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $64,651
Graduates: 59
Acceptance: 41.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Industrial Engineering in Florida?
University of Miami ranks #1 for Industrial Engineering in Florida with median graduate earnings of $65,238 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Industrial Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Industrial Engineering graduates earn in Florida?
Industrial Engineering graduates in Florida earn an average of $62,541 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $67,098 for this major.
What is the hardest Industrial Engineering school to get into in Florida?
University of Miami is the most selective Industrial Engineering program in Florida with an acceptance rate of 18.5%. The average acceptance rate across Industrial Engineering programs in the state is 31.1%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Industrial Engineering in Florida?
In Florida, private Industrial Engineering programs produce average earnings of $65,238 vs $61,642 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

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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.