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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Florida

12 Colleges in the United States
$21,731 Avg Student Debt
$58,730 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Economics Badge [General Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for general economics students.

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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general economics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Economics Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools in Florida. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. General Economics graduates carry a median of $15,851 in student loans. General Economics graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $42,349 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,851 median debt. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general economics will find it at Florida Atlantic University, which ranked #2. Florida Atlantic University is a very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton. Students from in state pay about $4,879 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Students borrow a median of $25,111 to complete the general economics program here. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $48,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Florida International University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. General Economics graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career general economics graduates make about $42,314. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Florida International University admits about 55% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of South Florida Main Campus one of the best values for general economics. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Students borrow a median of $22,925 to complete the general economics program here. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $47,351. Set against $22,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of South Florida Main Campus admits about 43% of applicants.

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University Of North Florida came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,964, while out-of-state students pay about $19,407. General Economics graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from University Of North Florida generally make around $41,519. Set against $14,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Central Florida ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the general economics program here. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $47,743. That is a strong return on a $25,750 median debt. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.

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Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #7 for value in general economics this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,118, compared with $25,162 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $12,754. General Economics graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $47,344 early in their careers. Set against $12,754 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 63%.

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Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University came in at #8 for value in general economics this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,785 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,725 for out-of-state students. General Economics graduates carry a median of $26,824 in student loans. Early-career general economics graduates make about $38,719. Set against $26,824 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University admits about 21% of applicants.

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College came in at #9 for value in general economics this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,580. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the general economics program here. Early-career general economics graduates make about $36,115. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Rollins College admits about 48% of applicants.

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The University Of Tampa ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tampa. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,408. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general economics program here. Early-career general economics graduates make about $54,284. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,616. General Economics graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $42,129. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. Located in the city of Saint Petersburg, Eckerd College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $51,884 in tuition and fees. General Economics graduates carry a median of $25,559 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from Eckerd College generally make around $28,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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