by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 76 schools across Florida to determine which have the best value programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University of Florida tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Florida for overall quality. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida.
University of Florida has the honor of being ranked #1 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list means Florida International University is a great place for students working on their degree. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Florida International University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Florida. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,688.
Out of the 76 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Tallahassee, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Florida State University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $5,438.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. This large public school is located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Not only is Florida State College at Jacksonville a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $875.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of South Florida - Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #7 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,454.
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University of Central Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. University of Central Florida is a large public school located in Orlando, Florida.
University of Central Florida has the honor of being ranked #6 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $5,517.
St Petersburg College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. This large public school is located in St. Petersburg, Florida.
St Petersburg College has the honor of being ranked #33 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $181.
Hillsborough Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Hillsborough Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,848.
Florida Atlantic University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Florida Atlantic University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,877.
Seminole State College of Florida came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. Seminole State is located in Sanford, Florida and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Seminole State College of Florida is ranked #32 for quality in the state of Florida. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,774.
University of North Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of North Florida a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,829.
Miami Dade College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. MDC is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida.
Not only is Miami Dade College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,313.
Tallahassee Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Tallahassee Community College has the honor of being ranked #24 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,527.
Indian River State College landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. Indian River State College is a public institution located in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Indian River State College has the honor of being ranked #35 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,836.
Eastern Florida State College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. Eastern Florida State College is a fairly large public school located in Cocoa, Florida.
Eastern Florida State College has the honor of being ranked #39 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,120.
Pensacola State College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. Pensacola State is located in Pensacola, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Pensacola State College has the honor of being ranked #50 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,863.
With a ranking of #17, Florida Gateway College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. FGC is located in Lake City, Florida and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Florida Gateway College has the honor of being ranked #62 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $330.
Northwest Florida State College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. NWFSC is a public institution located in Niceville, Florida.
Not only is Northwest Florida State College a great value, but it is also ranked #51 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,123.
The University of West Florida came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. The University of West Florida is a fairly large public school located in Pensacola, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of West Florida is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Florida. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,618.
Gulf Coast State College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. GCSC is a public institution located in Panama City, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Gulf Coast State College is ranked #53 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,077.
Chipola College landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. This small public school is located in Marianna, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Chipola College is ranked #63 for quality in the state of Florida. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $911.
Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Florida Gulf Coast University has the honor of being ranked #27 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,589.
With a ranking of #23, South Florida State College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. Located in Avon Park, Florida, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is South Florida State College a great value, but it is also ranked #54 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,135.
Pasco-Hernando State College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida ranking. Pasco-Hernando State College is a medium-sized public school located in New Port Richey, Florida.
Pasco-Hernando State College has the honor of being ranked #56 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,403.
Lake-Sumter State College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Florida list. This small public school is located in Leesburg, Florida.
Not only is Lake-Sumter State College a great value, but it is also ranked #59 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,028.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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