University of West Florida: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of West Florida at a glance

• 9,330

  students enrolled

• 4,201

  degrees and certificates a year

• 59%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,364

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,735 in state, $16,004 out of state

• $42,204

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,137

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% 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 West Florida

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

Layoff notices in Escambia CountyFlorida layoff noticesFlorida rapid response

• 199

  open professional jobs

• 27

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Escambia County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $65,715

  median household income

  Escambia County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (9 open), academic (1 open), programs (4 open), finance (22 open), sales (29 open), operations (24 open).

Hiring most: Baptist Health Care (19), Navy Federal Credit Union (16), State of Florida (12), Danaher (10), Govcio (5), Penair Credit Union (5), Builders FirstSource (4), Covenant Health and Community Services (3).

What they hire for: Sales (29), Engineering (24), Operations (24), Finance (22), Legal (16), Clinical (9). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Escarosa.

• CareerSource EscarosaCentury · Mon-Thurs; 8am-4pm
• CareerSource EscarosaPensacola · 850-607-8700 · Mon-Fri Mon-Fri 8 AM – 4 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Florida

• Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach · 10,176 students
• Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne · 10,490 students
• Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers · 11,052 students
• Tallahassee Community CollegeTallahassee · 11,053 students
• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee · 7,582 students
• Pensacola State CollegePensacola · 7,538 students

All Florida colleges

Common questions

How big is University of West Florida?

University of West Florida enrolls about 9,330 students and is a public 4-year institution in Pensacola, Florida. It awards about 4,201 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of West Florida?

59% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of West Florida graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,204 six years after entry and $49,137 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

Yes. University of West Florida awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence (doctorate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of West Florida?

199 open professional jobs are listed in Escambia County, 27 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Baptist Health Care has the most openings.