The Best Bachelor's in Finance Programs in Florida for 2027

University of Central Florida's Miller College of Business runs a BSBA in Finance covering business finance, investments, financial institutions, international finance, risk management and insurance, and real estate. Upper-level courses put students on Bloomberg terminals used across the financial services industry, with an option to sit for the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification, and a Financial Statement Analysis course built around Chartered Financial Analyst material for students eyeing the CFA track. The major requires a B or better in Business Finance and Accounting for Decision-Makers, plus a 2.75 GPA in upper-level finance courses to stay in good standing.

UCF's 78% graduation rate and 40% admit rate are the most accessible in this group, more than double UF's and FSU's 24% admit rates. In-state tuition is $4,478 a year, about $212 per credit hour on the school's own pricing page, against $19,810 out-of-state, a gap of $15,332. That combination of open access and low in-state cost earns UCF a 93.3 Program Score, fourth among Florida finance programs in this ranking, and it fits a student who wants Bloomberg-terminal and CFA-aligned coursework with the easiest admit odds of the group.

University of South Florida's Muma College of Business runs finance as a broad-based, analytical major with four named concentrations: Corporate Finance, Fintech, Investment Analysis, and Real Estate. The program's own page maps graduates toward specific roles: commercial lending and bank branch management in banking, working capital and securities decisions in corporate finance, portfolio management and security analysis in investments, and financial planning and insurance sales in financial services.

USF's finance major carries an 89.9 Program Score, the fifth-highest among Florida finance schools on this list. That score sits on a 77% graduation rate and a 43% admit rate, backed by tuition of $4,559 in-state against $15,473 out-of-state, a gap of roughly 3.4x. At an enrollment of 49,622, USF fits a student who wants concentration choice at a large public university and a public-school price; national BLS data puts median pay for financial analysts at $88,870 a year, the same benchmark used across every school on this list.

University of South Florida's Personal Financial Planning major is built around a direct pathway to the CFP® exam. Students build client financial plans using industry-standard software, then apply them through internships, and every student is paired one-on-one with an industry professional through the USF Corporate Mentor Program to build access to entry-level roles at RIAs, banks, and wealth management firms.

The major carries an 87.4 Program Score, ranked sixth in Florida, on the same USF base numbers: a 77% graduation rate, a 43% admit rate, and tuition of $4,559 in-state versus $15,473 out-of-state. USF's own program page cites BLS wage data putting 2023 median pay for personal financial advisors in Florida at $150,550, with 10% projected job growth through 2034, a different occupation and a higher figure than the $88,870 national median for financial analysts. Both of the school's figures predate the current projections round, in which BLS puts personal financial advisor growth at 1% through 2035. This program fits a student set on the CFP track specifically, not a generalist finance degree.

University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Finance covering managerial finance, investments, financial institutions, and international finance, on top of a core in accounting, statistics, economics, and marketing. Students manage real capital in the Bailey Student Investment Fund, seeded with a $100,000 donation and run through the Applied Investment Management course (FIN 415), with the option to earn a Bloomberg certification alongside it. The college is AACSB accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and the sequence is built to prepare students for the CFA or CFP designations. UTampa also offers the degree part-time at night through Continuing Studies, plus a standalone Finance minor.

UTampa's finance major holds an 87.3 Program Score, ranked seventh in Florida, on a 64% graduation rate and a 40% admit rate, the most selective admit rate among these four programs. Tuition runs flat at $32,096 whether in-state or out, since UTampa is private, about seven times USF's in-state rate. That premium buys a smaller cohort (11,433 total enrollment) and hands-on fund management most public programs do not offer at the undergraduate level.

Florida International University's BBA in Finance runs 60 credits of lower-division coursework into 60 credits of upper-division work, with a required core of Intermediate Finance, Commercial Bank Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, Securities Analysis, International Financial Management, and Financial Risk Management/Financial Engineering, plus a finance or real estate elective. The degree is offered online as well as on campus, and the program page lists placement targets from corporate finance and investment banking to brokerage firms and government agencies.

FIU's finance major carries an 86.3 Program Score, ranked eighth in Florida, on a 74% graduation rate and a 55% admit rate, the least selective of these four programs. Tuition runs $4,721 in-state versus $16,529 out-of-state, and FIU enrolls 54,723 students, the largest of the group. Between the online option and the lowest published in-state cost on this list, FIU fits a student prioritizing flexibility and price over selectivity; see IPEDS for the underlying federal enrollment and cost data.

The University of North Florida's Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance combines 21 credits of prerequisites, an 18-credit business core and 12 credits of major requirements: Financial Institutions, Investments, International Finance and Management Information Systems. Students then take 18 elective credits, with at least 6 in finance, and can select courses from FIN, real estate and risk management prefixes. The page suggests three areas of focus. Corporate options include Financial Management II and Financial Statement Analysis, Investment options include Security Analysis and Derivatives, and Real Estate options include Real Estate Analysis and Real Estate Finance. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite, core and major courses, and the final semester includes a strategic management capstone.

UNF graduates 69% of its students and admits 53% of applicants. In-state tuition is $3,996 and out-of-state tuition is $16,799. This program earns a Program Score of 85.8 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want a flexible finance degree they can steer toward corporate finance, investing or real estate, at a low in-state price.

The Finance major at Florida Southern College covers how individuals and organizations raise money and allocate resources among investment opportunities. Students study microeconomics and macroeconomics and build a foundation in corporate finance and the analytical tools used in financial services, investment analysis and research. The school reports that the Finance curriculum is approved by the CFA Institute as part of its University Affiliate Program. Hands-on learning includes the Student Managed Investment Fund, case studies, simulations and internships. The page says graduates land jobs in investment banking, corporate finance, asset management and financial consulting. Student groups tied to the major include Delta Sigma Pi, the Real Estate Club and the Dean's Advisory Council.

Federal data show a 71% graduation rate and a 64% admit rate at Florida Southern. Tuition is $42,900 for in-state and out-of-state students alike, since the college is a private nonprofit. The program's Program Score is 84.6 out of 100, and that score is the basis of its ranking. It suits students who want a small residential college, with about 3,200 students, and a finance degree that includes managing real investment decisions through the student fund. The program is offered as a BS on campus.

Florida Institute of Technology's B.S. in Finance, offered on the Melbourne campus, prepares students for banking, investment and financial planning roles at home or abroad. Coursework covers investments, capital budgeting and risk analysis, plus global topics such as currency fluctuations and exchange rate risk. Students complete capital budgeting projects, prepare and analyze financial statements, and study concepts such as WACC and CAPM. A business practicum matches students with a host organization, and the X-Culture project puts them on a global virtual team completing a business project for a multinational company. The page also lists study abroad and names internship employers such as BlackRock and Fidelity Investments.

Florida Tech graduates 64% of its students and admits 58% of applicants. Tuition is $44,620 for in-state and out-of-state students alike. The program's Program Score of 83 out of 100 is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want practical finance training with an international lens and who are prepared for private university pricing. The school cites a Payscale ranking in the top 7% for return on investment.

The University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Planning through the Coggin College of Business, and the school describes it as CFP Board certified. The page says it is one of only two degree programs in Florida that meet the education requirements to sit for the CFP exam. Courses are taught by industry professionals, and the program pairs classroom learning with an FPA Student Chapter that hosts guests and travels to regional and national conferences. The Coggin Career Management Center runs employer mixers and a Finance Career Day where recruiters seek interns and full-time hires. The school lists financial planning firms, mutual fund companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies and banks as places where graduates work.

UNF graduates 69% of its students and admits 53% of applicants. In-state tuition is $3,996 and out-of-state tuition is $16,799. This program earns a Program Score of 80.7 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who already know they want a career advising individuals and families, and who want the CFP education requirement built into the degree.