University of Florida — Gainesville, FL

Finance and Financial Management Services

at University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $59,482/yr starting out — that's 98% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 1 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $6,351/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $30,870 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$21,719/yr

Starting Salary

$59,482

Finish Rate

91.5%

$21,719/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $6,351/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $15,368/yr)

4 Years Total

$86,876

Typical Debt

$15,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,466

What You'd Really Pay

$30,870

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

You'd earn (with degree)$594,820

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$30,870

Pays for Itself In

1 yrs

Salary Boost

+98%

Ahead After 10 Years

$563,950

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 Boost13.1/20

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.