Florida · Electrical

Best institutions to study Electrical in Florida

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

Institutions
18
offering CIP 14.10
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,550
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$72,425
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
11
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,179
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$111,430
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Florida
Gainesville Public · Bachelor's degree
$85,24331791%$21,544
2University of South Florida
Tampa Public · Bachelor's degree
$78,82517977%$24,000
3Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$78,0162567%$38,899$25,000
4Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton Public · Bachelor's degree
$76,5205763%$22,250
5University of Central Florida
Orlando Public · Bachelor's degree
$75,49823178%$26,880
6Florida State University
Tallahassee Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,4257086%$15,750
7Florida International University
Miami Public · Bachelor's degree
$71,44715774%$19,600
8Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland Public · Bachelor's degree
$70,3752155%
9University of North Florida
Jacksonville Public · Bachelor's degree
$68,2852969%$17,601
10University of West Florida
Pensacola Public · Bachelor's degree
$64,9784159%$17,978

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.2%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~11,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$111,910
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Electrical Engineers earn in Florida

Jobs in Florida
9,220
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$111,430
median $104,780
Best-paying metro
$125,620
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Related careers

Electrical Engineers
$111,430 avg · 9,220 jobs
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$123,100 avg · 5,280 jobs
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$137,810 avg · 3,290 jobs
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$131,070 avg · 3,250 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Florida.

Which Electrical program in Florida has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Florida tops the list at $85,243. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Florida?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Florida is $111,430 (median $104,780), across about 9,220 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Electrical program?+

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Electrical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +7.2% growth with around 11,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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