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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 $62,174. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$62,174
$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
Political Science and Government, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
279.8
341.24
402.68
464.12
525.56
587

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 144
  • Agricultural Economics 99
  • Plant Sciences, General 51
  • Food Science 21
  • Horticultural Science 12
  • Animal Sciences, General 2
  • Agricultural Economics 1
  • Plant Sciences, General 1
  • Soil Science and Agronomy, General 1
  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing 0
  • Ornamental Horticulture 0
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 92
  • Landscape Architecture 13
Area
  • Women's Studies 29
  • Women's Studies 12
  • African-American/Black Studies 11
  • African-American/Black Studies 4
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 587
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 251
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 216
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 26
  • Entomology 15
  • Botany/Plant Biology 11
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 3
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 452
  • Finance, General 248
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 218
  • Accounting 140
  • Management Science 138
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 198
  • Advertising 171
  • Radio and Television 158
  • Journalism 145
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 331
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 7
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 70
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 63
  • Education, General 56
  • Music Teacher Education 16
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 309
  • Civil Engineering, General 128
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 123
  • Systems Engineering 123
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 121
  • Computer Engineering, General 118
  • Chemical Engineering 106
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 105
  • Materials Engineering 53
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 46
  • Biological/Biosystems Engineering 17
  • Nuclear Engineering 12
  • Agricultural Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 100
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying 14
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 141
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Community Services 91
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 39
  • Spanish Language and Literature 26
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 23
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 18
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 18
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 12
  • Spanish Language and Literature 10
  • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 10
  • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 9
  • Linguistics 5
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 4
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 4
  • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 1
  • Portuguese Language and Literature 1
  • Portuguese Language and Literature 1
  • Russian Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 235
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 217
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 217
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 217
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 192
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 66
  • Public Health, General 58
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 29
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 2
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 107
  • History, General 21
Homeland Security
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 101
  • Statistics, General 84
  • Mathematics, General 21
  • Statistics, General 14
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 101
  • Sustainability Studies 87
  • International/Globalization Studies 84
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 26
  • International/Globalization Studies 17
  • Marine Sciences 15
  • Sustainability Studies 13
  • Nutrition Sciences 9
  • Marine Sciences 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Forestry, General 78
  • Environmental Science 45
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 38
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 117
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 71
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 40
  • Philosophy 8
  • Religion/Religious Studies 6
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 165
  • Physics, General 31
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 26
  • Astronomy 14
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Physics, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 582
  • Psychology, General 17
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 348
  • Economics, General 242
  • Criminology 162
  • Sociology, General 144
  • Anthropology, General 133
  • Political Science and Government, General 49
  • Economics, General 35
  • Geography 25
  • Criminology 22
  • Anthropology, General 13
  • Sociology, General 9
  • Geography 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 69
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 65
  • Digital Arts 56
  • Music, General 46
  • Graphic Design 27
  • Dance, General 25
  • Interior Design 24
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 13
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1

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