Florida Polytechnic University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Florida Polytechnic University at a glance

• 1,689

  students enrolled

• 314

  degrees and certificates a year

• 55%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,853

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,152

• $77,545

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Florida Polytechnic University

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

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• 201

  open professional jobs

• 44

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 5.6%

  unemployment in Polk County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $63,644

  median household income

  Polk County

• 32%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in computer & information sciences, engineering, mathematics & statistics, which lead to engineering (24 open), data & analytics (6 open), security (3 open), product (2 open), operations (39 open), finance (14 open).

Hiring most: SouthState Bank, National Association (17), State of Florida (15), Polk County FL (10), Amazon (6), Carvana (5), SouthState Bank (4), Arkema (3), Charter Communications (3).

What they hire for: Operations (39), Sales (31), Engineering (24), Finance (14), Legal (14), Human Resources (11). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Polk.

• CareerSource PolkLakeland · 863-508-1100 · Mon-Thur7:30-4:00, Fri 7:30-12:30
• CareerSource Polk (CareerSource Polk Haines City)Haines City · First Tuesday of every month (Job search) all other times by appointment only (Closed Saturday & Sunday).

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Common questions

How big is Florida Polytechnic University?

Florida Polytechnic University enrolls about 1,689 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lakeland, Florida. It awards about 314 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Polytechnic University?

55% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Florida Polytechnic University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $77,545 six years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Florida Polytechnic University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Florida Polytechnic University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, associate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Florida Polytechnic University?

201 open professional jobs are listed in Polk County, 44 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. SouthState Bank, National Association has the most openings.