Best Sociology Schools in Florida

Florida has 16 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,124 recent graduates. Graduates in Florida earn $29,448 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $31,633. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in FL

$29,448

FL Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Florida

Public Schools (10)

$29,472

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$29,387

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Sociology Schools in Florida, Ranked by Earnings

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 18.5%

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,931

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 40.9%

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL · Private

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,879

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 57.3%

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

$26,585

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,768

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 39.5%

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$29,940

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,610

Graduates: 145

Acceptance: 24.0%

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL · Public

$29,940

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,610

Graduates: 145

Acceptance: 64.4%

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public

$32,658

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,349

Graduates: 144

Acceptance: 73.4%

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$30,916

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,540

Graduates: 245

Acceptance: 25.4%

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL · Private

$35,416

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,122

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 72.1%

#10

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public

$30,926

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,621

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 76.8%

#11

Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public

$25,580

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,387

Graduates: 127

Acceptance: 58.8%

#12

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public

$29,290

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,005

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: 41.0%

#13

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public

$29,926

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,276

Graduates: 61

Acceptance: 62.3%

#14

Stetson University

DeLand, FL · Private

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL · Private

$22,329

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Florida?

University of Miami ranks #1 for Sociology in Florida with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 16 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Florida?

Sociology graduates in Florida earn an average of $29,448 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $31,633 for this major.

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

University of Miami is the most selective Sociology program in Florida with an acceptance rate of 18.5%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 52.5%.

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

In Florida, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $29,387 vs $29,472 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 6 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.