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How strong are the academics at University of Florida?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
75%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UF has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
689
10-19
895
20-29
680
30-39
315
40-49
265
50-99
219
100+
85

Honors Programs

University of Florida has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UF's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Florida:

97%
First-year retention rate
75%
4-year grad rate
91%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $69,342. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$69,342
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Florida's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Economics, General
251.2
324.16
397.12
470.08
543.04
616

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 129
  • Agricultural Economics 88
  • Plant Sciences, General 37
  • Food Science 19
  • Horticultural Science 14
  • Soil Science and Agronomy, General 4
  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing 0
  • Ornamental Horticulture 0
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 88
  • Landscape Architecture 14
Area
  • Women's Studies 26
  • African-American/Black Studies 12
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 616
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 223
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 205
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 39
  • Entomology 16
  • Botany/Plant Biology 7
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 556
  • Finance, General 240
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 209
  • Management Science 143
  • Accounting 139
Communication
  • Advertising 199
  • Public Relations/Image Management 182
  • Journalism 176
  • Radio and Television 139
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 420
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 81
  • Education, General 62
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 62
  • Music Teacher Education 14
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 268
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 143
  • Systems Engineering 124
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 122
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 115
  • Chemical Engineering 110
  • Civil Engineering, General 102
  • Computer Engineering, General 90
  • Materials Engineering 58
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 50
  • Nuclear Engineering 15
  • Biological/Biosystems Engineering 14
  • Agricultural Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 96
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying 7
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 158
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Community Services 71
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 45
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 42
  • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 17
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 14
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 14
  • Spanish Language and Literature 11
  • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
  • Russian Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Portuguese Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 228
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 213
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 213
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 213
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 143
  • Public Health, General 68
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 41
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 33
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 93
Homeland Security
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 90
  • Statistics, General 87
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sustainability Studies 107
  • Nutrition Sciences 104
  • International/Globalization Studies 62
  • Marine Sciences 28
  • Geography and Environmental Studies 21
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 21
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 48
  • Forestry, General 48
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 42
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 119
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 55
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 36
  • Religion/Religious Studies 3
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 162
  • Physics, General 32
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 27
  • Astronomy 18
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 611
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 312
  • Political Science and Government, General 287
  • Criminology 186
  • Sociology, General 124
  • Anthropology, General 113
  • Geography 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 64
  • Digital Arts 63
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 54
  • Music, General 48
  • Graphic Design 38
  • Dance, General 35
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 24
  • Interior Design 16

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