by our College Data Analytics TeamBest degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for best students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 school for best. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 159 best degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $60,387 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. Read more about the best program at University Of Florida
Southwest Florida College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #2 spot this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Myers. Southwest Florida College awarded about 36 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Southwest Florida College earn around $36,455 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,641. Get the full best details for Southwest Florida College
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
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