University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Large suburb

40%Acceptance rate
$10,411Average net price / year
78%Graduation rate
$58,308Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,190Median debt at graduation
59,146Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$6,368
Out-of-state tuition
$22,467
Total cost of attendance
$23,133
Room & board
$12,452
Books & supplies
$1,200
Average net price
$10,411

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$5,816
$30–48k
$7,174
$48–75k
$10,128
$75–110k
$14,902
$110k+
$17,681

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
40.1%
Average SAT
1269
SAT reading (25–75%)
610–680
SAT math (25–75%)
590–670
ACT composite (25–75%)
25–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
78%
First-year retention
92%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$47,137
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,308
Median debt (graduates)
$18,190
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
23%

Programs: what graduates earn

100 of 230 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer Engineering158$76,819$18,750
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering180$75,498$22,511
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing734$73,765$13,366
Industrial Engineering120$70,194$23,269
Civil Engineering158$69,321$20,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General812$68,793$20,160
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering205$67,953$24,750
Mechanical Engineering424$66,298$20,250
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions28$62,453$19,248
Statistics47$58,920$22,150
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering39$56,443$23,000
Finance and Financial Management Services370$56,415$17,584
Physics37$55,826$18,715
Accounting and Related Services233$55,203$17,750
Mathematics60$51,315$11,692
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities15$48,391$13,856
Special Education and Teaching35$48,147—
Economics52$47,743$18,750
Business/Managerial Economics64$47,648$18,914
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods434$46,646$18,750
Marketing258$46,606$20,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations230$45,375$16,500
Business/Commerce, General642$45,050$17,992
Chemistry55$43,634$16,050
Real Estate63$41,218$17,750
Journalism56$40,945$18,810
Health and Medical Administrative Services333$40,347$17,903
International/Globalization Studies50$38,953$14,284
Public Administration47$38,681$16,875
Architecture43$37,389$10,750
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication105$37,388$17,883
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General772$37,282$19,408
Communication and Media Studies282$37,021$17,148
Biotechnology34$36,992$25,496
Criminal Justice and Corrections462$36,563$16,750
Political Science and Government378$35,937$17,750
Social Work131$35,358$18,562
Philosophy27$35,179$18,625
Sociology85$34,926$22,606
Non-Professional Legal Studies257$34,408$17,956
History152$34,335$18,890
Social Sciences, General26$34,209$21,857
Natural Resources Conservation and Research108$33,700$14,875
Hospitality Administration/Management568$33,624$18,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas64$33,471$18,691
Psychology, General1,510$31,013$16,000
English Language and Literature, General338$30,425$16,750
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management168$29,025$20,696
Visual and Performing Arts, General423$28,878$22,481
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General854$27,531$19,250
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication65$27,148$17,992
Anthropology102$26,922$18,787
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services213$26,286$18,500
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies21$26,282$18,182
Biology, General820$23,710$20,104
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft82$23,708$19,500
Film/Video and Photographic Arts187$23,676$19,839
Fine and Studio Arts140$23,324$20,000
Music35$21,957$14,845
Legal Support Services—$35,449—
Security Science and Technology32$61,633—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions——$19,319

Post-baccalaureate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Special Education and Teaching—$62,470—

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Engineering-Related Fields69$120,323$24,014
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing83$103,063$27,242
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering50$98,585—
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering63$97,843$26,875
Civil Engineering26$93,343—
Industrial Engineering39$92,990$20,564
Computational Science27$90,724—
Mechanical Engineering51$85,029—
Business/Commerce, General213$79,623$40,236
Computer and Information Sciences, General177$72,439$29,403
Accounting and Related Services57$67,669$17,950
Health and Medical Administrative Services52$67,213$48,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations121$67,064$35,500
Visual and Performing Arts, General84$62,652$54,516
Educational/Instructional Media Design47$62,483$34,676
Public Administration106$59,742$36,780
Special Education and Teaching39$58,479$24,649
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General173$57,336$45,474
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services83$56,314$50,337
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology56$55,976$40,798
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods64$54,726$28,915
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft15$53,911—
Educational Administration and Supervision129$53,284$33,348
Curriculum and Instruction5$52,962—
Education, General15$48,255—
Social Work193$47,607$39,107
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness59$46,398—
Criminal Justice and Corrections95$45,983$39,367
Student Counseling and Personnel Services69$45,569$44,706
Hospitality Administration/Management144$44,189$34,926
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas36$43,460$31,249
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions11$40,214$39,936
Biology, General39$36,371$26,134

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision15$79,082—
Education, General37$74,102—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$72,872$84,816

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Medicine122$61,710$187,833

Students

Undergraduates
59,146
Graduate students
12,302
Part-time
29%
Women / men
53% / 47%
White
43%
Hispanic
32%
Black
9%
Asian
8%
International
3%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
28:1
Avg faculty salary
$104,175 / year
Full-time faculty
99%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.ucf.edu
Also known as
UCF

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Engineering – 8% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 6% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Florida?

40.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1269 on the SAT.

How much does University of Central Florida cost?

The average net price after grants is $10,411 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $6,368 and the full cost of attendance is $23,133.

How much do University of Central Florida graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $58,308 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

78% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.