University of Florida — Gainesville, FL

Materials Engineering

at University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $70,098/yr starting out — that's 134% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 0.8 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $6,541/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $31,630 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$22,523/yr

Starting Salary

$70,098

Finish Rate

91.1%

Household Income

$22,523/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $6,541/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $15,982/yr)

4 Years Total

$90,092

Typical Debt

$15,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,466

What You'd Really Pay

$31,630

That's about $171/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$700,980

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$31,630

Pays for Itself In

0.8 yrs

Salary Boost

+134%

Ahead After 10 Years

$669,350

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed25/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost17.8/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.7/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.