by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on University of Florida Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs UF offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of a field of 1,618 colleges and universities considered in the 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of Florida landed the #76 spot. So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 5% ranking. As a result, UF is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge. UF also ranked #1 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Florida.
There were 892 college and universities analyzed in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and UF took the #74 spot on the list. This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 10% of the country for overall quality. UF was awarded this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge for this accomplishment. In addition, UF took the #1 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Florida.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 737 schools analyzed in the 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, UF came in at #71. In addition, UF took the #1 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida.
For the last year in which we have data, 19,738 graduate students decided that University of Florida was the best place for them. Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students. Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at UF is made up of 58.0% women and 42.0% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at UF, around 31.7% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at UF. Around 20.5% of graduate students are international. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,139 | $34,602 |
| Fees | $2,665 | $3,438 |
The typical graduate student at UF who borrowed carries a median debt of $17,669.
Master’s degree recipients from UF earn an average early-career salary of $100,723.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from UF is $93,503.
Graduate students who earn their professional degree at UF enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $137,030.
The graduate programs at UF lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | $271,873 |
| Dentistry | $181,489 |
| Medicine | $154,656 |
| Legal Research | $145,138 |
| Finance & Financial Management | $142,122 |
| Systems Engineering | $138,498 |
| Chemistry | $135,069 |
| Computer Engineering | $134,558 |
| Allied Health Professions | $131,440 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $131,411 |
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Contact details for UF are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | Tigert Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611 |
| Phone: | 352-392-3261 |
| Website: | www.ufl.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/uflorida/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UF |
48.5% of the graduate students at University of Florida took at least one class online. Approximately 34.7% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 6 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 11 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 15 | — |
| Dentistry | 95 | $181,489 |
| Law | 215 | $116,234 |
| Medicine | 153 | $154,656 |
| Music | 6 | — |
| Nursing | 104 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 200 | $142,742 |
| Plant Sciences | 2 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 125 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine. | 119 | $121,343 |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Florida awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 16 | — |
| Medicine | 22 | — |
| Nursing | 8 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 29 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 4 | — |
| Special Education | 7 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine. | 64 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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