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University of Central Florida

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The main campus of the University of Central Florida is located a short drive outside of Orlando, giving students access to both a traditional campus environment and city amenities. UCF has a large and diverse student body, with notable strengths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The university maintains connections to its roots in the space program through research institutes and partnerships. Students can show their school pride by attending a UCF Knights game.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,844/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

54/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$6,368/yr

Out-of-state: $22,467/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 33% of students receive Pell Grants and 24% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$6,170	$24,680	17.4x
$30K – $48K	$7,610	$30,440	14.1x
$48K – $75K	$10,684	$42,736	10.0x
$75K – $110K	$15,473	$61,892	6.9x
$110K+	$17,821	$71,284	6.0x
Sticker price (no aid)	$6,368	$25,472	16.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Central Florida

58 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	88	$73,765/yr	High	31.5x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	86	$68,793/yr	Very High	34.2x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	85	$76,819/yr	Very High	37.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	82	$56,415/yr	Very High	29.2x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	81	$55,203/yr	Very High	29.0x
Electrical Compare across schools	76	$75,498/yr	Very High	38.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	75	$69,321/yr	High	32.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	74	$66,298/yr	Very High	35.3x
Aerospace Compare across schools	73	$67,953/yr	High	32.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools	73	$45,375/yr	High	24.8x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	73	$45,050/yr	High	25.2x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	72	$70,194/yr	High	31.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	69	$46,646/yr	High	18.8x
Marketing Compare across schools	69	$46,606/yr	Very High	27.3x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	68	$47,648/yr	Very High	29.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	67	$40,347/yr	High	21.8x
Economics Compare across schools	64	$47,743/yr	Very High	17.7x
Public Administration Compare across schools	63	$38,681/yr	High	20.1x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	60	$62,453/yr	Moderate	23.5x
Mathematics Compare across schools	60	$51,315/yr	Very High	19.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	60	$36,563/yr	Moderate	19.3x
Physics Compare across schools	59	$55,826/yr	Very High	20.9x
Statistics Compare across schools	58	$58,920/yr	Very High	22.1x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	57	$37,388/yr	High	22.0x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	56	$56,443/yr	Very High	21.2x
Chemistry Compare across schools	56	$43,634/yr	High	16.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	56	$35,937/yr	Very High	21.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	54	$48,147/yr	High	17.9x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	54	$33,624/yr	High	18.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	53	$33,471/yr	High	19.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	52	$48,391/yr	Low	20.6x
History Compare across schools	52	$34,335/yr	High	19.0x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	50	$38,953/yr	Moderate	24.0x
Real Estate Compare across schools	48	$41,218/yr	High	15.2x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	48	$34,209/yr	High	12.4x
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools	47	$28,878/yr	High	25.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	46	$37,021/yr	High	18.0x
Social Work Compare across schools	46	$35,358/yr	Moderate	17.8x
Sociology Compare across schools	46	$34,926/yr	High	17.3x
Journalism Compare across schools	44	$40,945/yr	Very High	15.1x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	44	$27,148/yr	High	18.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	43	$31,013/yr	High	17.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	41	$23,710/yr	High	20.8x
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Compare across schools	40	$29,025/yr	High	10.4x
Music Compare across schools	40	$21,957/yr	High	19.3x
Architecture Compare across schools	39	$37,389/yr	High	13.7x
Biotechnology Compare across schools	38	$36,992/yr	High	13.5x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	38	$27,531/yr	High	22.1x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	37	$30,425/yr	Very High	16.5x
Philosophy Compare across schools	36	$35,179/yr	Very High	12.8x
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Compare across schools	36	$34,408/yr	Moderate	12.5x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	36	$33,700/yr	High	12.2x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	35	$26,286/yr	High	18.7x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	35	$23,324/yr	Moderate	15.6x
Anthropology Compare across schools	34	$26,922/yr	High	9.6x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	29	$23,708/yr	Moderate	12.6x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	27	$26,282/yr	Very High	9.3x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	26	$23,676/yr	High	13.3x

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