University of Central Florida: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Central Florida at a glance

• 59,146

  students enrolled

• 19,344

  degrees and certificates a year

• 78%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,411

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,478 in state, $19,810 out of state

• $47,137

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,308

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

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 University of Central Florida

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

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• 1,487

  open professional jobs

• 226

  entry level

  12 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  45 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $77,011

  median household income

  Orange County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (147 open), sales (241 open), operations (187 open), marketing (56 open), human resources (63 open), strategy (5 open).

Hiring most: Lockheed Martin (84), Orlando Health (40), Creative Financial Staffing (35), Lockheed Martin Services (31), Diamondresorts (20), CACI International (15), Hilton Worldwide Holdings (14), Orlando Utilities Commission (13).

What they hire for: Engineering (347), Sales (241), Operations (187), Finance (147), Human Resources (63), Marketing (56). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Central Florida.

• Career Source Central FloridaOcoee · 800-757-4598 · Monday-Friday 8-5
• CareerSource Central FloridaOrlando · 800-757-4598 · Monday-Thursday 8-5

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Central Florida?

University of Central Florida enrolls about 59,146 students and is a public 4-year institution in Orlando, Florida. It awards about 19,344 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Central Florida?

78% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Central Florida graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,137 six years after entry and $58,308 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Central Florida offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Central Florida awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Central Florida?

1,487 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 226 of them entry level and 12 saying no experience is needed. Lockheed Martin has the most openings.