Best colleges for accounting in Florida

    University of Florida ranks first in Florida for accounting value (#1 nationally, value score 93.2): graduates earn $94,941 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $5,969 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 19 Florida colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best accounting colleges in Florida

    University of Florida ranks first in Florida for accounting value (#1 nationally, value score 93.2): graduates earn $94,941 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $5,969 a year. 19 Florida colleges qualify. At the median one, accounting graduates earn $77,465 and the average net price is $11,689 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 19 Florida colleges qualify. At the median one, accounting graduates earn $77,465 and the average net price is $11,689 a year.
    • The highest accounting earnings in the state are at University of Miami ($102,344), ranked #7 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Indian River State College: $2,617 a year.
    Median earnings
    $77,465
    National: $76,108
    Median net price
    $11,689
    National: $17,285
    Median federal debt
    $17,648
    accounting graduates
    Public colleges
    11 of 19
    in this list

    19 colleges

    The Florida ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Florida 1

      University of Florida

      Gainesville, FL · Public · #1 nationally

      93.2Value
      Earnings
      $94,941
      Net price
      $5,969
      Federal debt
      $10,259
      Graduation rate
      92%
    2. Rank in Florida 2

      Florida State University

      Tallahassee, FL · Public · #3 nationally

      89.0Value
      Earnings
      $91,056
      Net price
      $8,605
      Federal debt
      $13,750
      Graduation rate
      86%
    3. Rank in Florida 3

      University of South Florida

      Tampa, FL · Public · #21 nationally

      77.3Value
      Earnings
      $78,918
      Net price
      $8,648
      Federal debt
      $13,133
      Graduation rate
      78%
    4. Rank in Florida 4

      University of Central Florida

      Orlando, FL · Public · #30 nationally

      75.4Value
      Earnings
      $79,563
      Net price
      $11,516
      Federal debt
      $14,000
      Graduation rate
      78%
    5. Rank in Florida 5

      Florida International University

      Miami, FL · Public · #35 nationally

      73.6Value
      Earnings
      $81,923
      Net price
      $11,462
      Federal debt
      $18,000
      Graduation rate
      78%
    6. Rank in Florida 6

      Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

      Tallahassee, FL · Public · #40 nationally

      72.2Value
      Earnings
      $85,522
      Net price
      $15,220
      Federal debt
      $12,000
      Graduation rate
      61%
    7. Rank in Florida 7

      University of Miami

      Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · #61 nationally

      69.8Value
      Earnings
      $102,344
      Net price
      $36,483
      Federal debt
      $19,126
      Graduation rate
      84%
    8. Rank in Florida 8

      University of North Florida

      Jacksonville, FL · Public · #73 nationally

      68.2Value
      Earnings
      $73,868
      Net price
      $11,689
      Federal debt
      $10,543
      Graduation rate
      69%
    9. Rank in Florida 9

      Florida Atlantic University

      Boca Raton, FL · Public · #84 nationally

      66.2Value
      Earnings
      $77,465
      Net price
      $10,394
      Federal debt
      $17,296
      Graduation rate
      64%
    10. Rank in Florida 10

      Florida Gulf Coast University

      Fort Myers, FL · Public · #146 nationally

      57.9Value
      Earnings
      $72,207
      Net price
      $11,555
      Federal debt
      $15,313
      Graduation rate
      57%
    11. Rank in Florida 11

      The University of Tampa

      Tampa, FL · Private nonprofit · #186 nationally

      51.8Value
      Earnings
      $84,875
      Net price
      $40,584
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      69%
    12. Rank in Florida 12

      Stetson University

      DeLand, FL · Private nonprofit · #217 nationally

      47.5Value
      Earnings
      $78,682
      Net price
      $22,521
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      60%
    13. Rank in Florida 13

      Florida Southern College

      Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · #302 nationally

      38.2Value
      Earnings
      $72,480
      Net price
      $26,211
      Federal debt
      $20,400
      Graduation rate
      68%
    14. Rank in Florida 14

      Indian River State College

      Fort Pierce, FL · Public · #304 nationally

      38.0Value
      Earnings
      $61,675
      Net price
      $2,617
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      43%
    15. Rank in Florida 15

      The University of West Florida

      Pensacola, FL · Public · #313 nationally

      36.4Value
      Earnings
      $50,908
      Net price
      $9,443
      Federal debt
      $15,000
      Graduation rate
      60%
    16. Rank in Florida 16

      Nova Southeastern University

      Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit · #321 nationally

      34.9Value
      Earnings
      $73,874
      Net price
      $27,714
      Federal debt
      $23,750
      Graduation rate
      62%
    17. Rank in Florida 17

      Saint Leo University

      Saint Leo, FL · Private nonprofit · #398 nationally

      16.2Value
      Earnings
      $66,056
      Net price
      $24,658
      Federal debt
      $26,125
      Graduation rate
      42%
    18. Rank in Florida 18

      Flagler College

      Saint Augustine, FL · Private nonprofit · #406 nationally

      12.3Value
      Earnings
      $63,113
      Net price
      $31,717
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      52%
    19. Rank in Florida 19

      Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

      Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit · #407 nationally

      10.9Value
      Earnings
      $59,334
      Net price
      $32,640
      Federal debt
      $47,062
      Graduation rate
      58%

    Method: the same value score as the national accounting ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about accounting colleges in Florida

    What are the best colleges for accounting in Florida?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Florida colleges for accounting are University of Florida (value score 93.2), Florida State University (value score 89) and University of South Florida (value score 77.3). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Florida college has the highest earnings for accounting graduates?

    University of Miami: its accounting graduates have median earnings of $102,344 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable accounting college in Florida on this list?

    Indian River State College has the lowest average net price of the ranked Florida colleges, $2,617 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Florida colleges are ranked for accounting?

    19 Florida colleges have a accounting bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Florida.