Edward Waters University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Edward Waters University at a glance

• 1,087

  students enrolled

• 133

  degrees and certificates a year

• 28%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,649

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,878

• $29,809

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,782

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Edward Waters University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Edward Waters University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Duval County, where the college is.

• 1,151

  open professional jobs

• 156

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  85 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in Duval County

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $68,447

  median household income

  Duval County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, security & protective services, biological sciences, which lead to finance (111 open), sales (149 open), operations (199 open), marketing (33 open), human resources (41 open), strategy (11 open).

Hiring most: Intercontinental Exchange (38), Wounded Warrior Project (29), The Haskell Company (26), Star Catcher (23), UF Health (23), Deutsche Bank (18), State of Florida (16), GPAC (14).

What they hire for: Operations (199), Engineering (186), Sales (149), Finance (111), Data & Analytics (66), Legal (59). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Northeast Florida.

• CareerSource Northeast FloridaJacksonville · 904-924-1710 · Mon-Fri 8-5 (8:30-4:30 Open to Public)
• CareerSource Northeast FloridaJacksonville · 904-997-3100 · 8-5 Mon-Fri(8:30-4:30 Open to Public)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with Edward Waters University

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Career workshopNov 11, 2026 · Jacksonville, FL

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Common questions

How big is Edward Waters University?

Edward Waters University enrolls about 1,087 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Jacksonville, Florida. It awards about 133 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Edward Waters University?

28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Edward Waters University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,809 six years after entry and $34,782 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Edward Waters University offer AI or data science degrees?

Edward Waters University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Edward Waters University?

1,151 open professional jobs are listed in Duval County, 156 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Intercontinental Exchange has the most openings.