University of Florida: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Florida at a glance

• 35,629

  students enrolled

• 19,014

  degrees and certificates a year

• 91%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,541

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,477 in state, $25,694 out of state

• $56,398

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $71,588

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Florida 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 University of Florida

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

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• 172

  open professional jobs

• 24

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.4%

  unemployment in Alachua County

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $59,659

  median household income

  Alachua County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (19 open), sales (22 open), operations (29 open), marketing (11 open), human resources (6 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: UF Health (44), State of Florida (12), GPAC (8), University of Florida (8), Veterans Health Administration (4), LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (3), Sandvik (3), A+ Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (2).

What they hire for: Operations (29), Sales (22), Finance (19), Engineering (18), Clinical (13), Marketing (11). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource North Central Florida.

• CareerSource North Central FloridaGainesville · 352-955-2245 · 8:00-5:00 Mon-Wed and Fri Thur.- 10:00-5:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Conferences hosted by University of Florida

Events this college organizes, as named on the event’s own site. 1 with dates announced.

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Common questions

How big is University of Florida?

University of Florida enrolls about 35,629 students and is a public 4-year institution in Gainesville, Florida. It awards about 19,014 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Florida?

91% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Florida graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,398 six years after entry and $71,588 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Florida offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Florida 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 University of Florida?

172 open professional jobs are listed in Alachua County, 24 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. UF Health has the most openings.