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Florida Private Economics & Public Policy Universities

Compare 71 programs at 19 universities in Florida — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

19 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UM University of Miami logo

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private University · Est. 1925

US #8 QS World #250 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$37,244/yr
Admission rate
19%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,328
Students
12,913
2
NS Nova Southeastern University logo

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #195 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$30,371/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,209
Students
7,240
3
SU Southeastern University logo

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida · Private University · Est. 1935

US #401 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$31,942/yr
Admission rate
53%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,744
Students
4,813
4
JU Jacksonville University logo

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida · Private University · Est. 1934

US #480 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$25,180/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,010
Students
2,930
5
SL Saint Leo University logo

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida · Private University · Est. 1889

US #540 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$21,293/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,364
Students
6,721
6
ST St. Thomas University logo

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida · Private University · Est. 1961

US #601 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$26,312/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,272
Students
2,214
7
UT The University of Tampa logo

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida · Private University · Est. 1931

US #641 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$36,211/yr
Admission rate
40%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,436
Students
10,572
8
FS Florida Southern College logo

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida · Private University · Est. 1883

US #774 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$28,551/yr
Admission rate
64%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,294
Students
2,656
9
PB Palm Beach Atlantic University logo

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida · Private University · Est. 1968

US #797 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$28,354/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,232
Students
2,603
10
SU Stetson University logo

Stetson University

DeLand, Florida · Private University · Est. 1883

US #800 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$19,372/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,642
Students
2,297
11
RC Rollins College logo

Rollins College

Winter Park, Florida · Private University · Est. 1885

US #945 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$34,732/yr
Admission rate
48%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,295
Students
2,631
12
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, Florida · Private University

US #1021 Admissions open
Net price
$19,775/yr
Students
4,763
13
EC Eckerd College logo

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, Florida · Private University · Est. 1958

US #1048 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$38,071/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,819
Students
1,888
14
FC Flagler College logo

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, Florida · Private University · Est. 1968

US #1199 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$30,525/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,483
Students
2,391
15
AM Ave Maria University logo

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, Florida · Private University · Est. 1998

US #1234 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$24,860/yr
Admission rate
41%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,520
Students
1,298
16
SU Strayer University-Florida logo

Strayer University-Florida

Tampa, Florida · Private University

US #1321 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$16,064/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$40,092
Students
1,107
17
BC Beacon College logo

Beacon College

Leesburg, Florida · Private University · Est. 1989

US #1537 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$53,517/yr
Admission rate
43%
Earnings (10yr)
$29,420
Students
506
18
AU Albizu University-Miami logo

Albizu University-Miami

Miami, Florida · Private University

US #1577 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$19,849/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$41,544
Students
287
19
SI Schiller International University logo

Schiller International University

Tampa, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #1647 ROI F Admissions open
Tuition
USD 13,680/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$35,529
Students
43

What this subject pays

Graduates of Economics & Public Policy programmes report a median $34,586 two years after finishing, across 135 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $29,913.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Economics & Public Policy universities in Florida?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Miami, Nova Southeastern University, Southeastern University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Economics & Public Policy universities in Florida?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Economics & Public Policy universities in Florida?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Florida?

Filtering by Florida keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Economics & Public Policy universities in Florida

This page lists private Economics & Public Policy universities in Florida held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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