Best Business Programs in Florida for 2027

Business programs in Florida fill one of the deepest state pages on this site: 18 rankings across ten fields, built from 174 programs analyzed at 50 schools that made at least one list. Accounting is the deepest field, with 34 ranked programs across the associate's, bachelor's, and master's levels. The price gap is the widest story here: in-state tuition among the ranked undergraduate programs runs from $1,872 at Santa Fe College to $60,720 at University of Miami, $58,848 a year apart. 27 of the 46 schools charge in-state students under $10,000 a year.

Florida International University and University of North Florida appear in more of Florida's rankings than any other school, 12 each. University of Florida holds the top spot in business administration, accounting, finance, and marketing. Pay runs below the national figure: 236,290 general and operations managers in Florida earn a median of $101,580 (BLS, May 2025), $4,190 less than the national median; the operations manager salary guide compares every state. Related pay guides: accountant salary, financial analyst salary, and marketing manager salary.

By enrollment, University of Central Florida is the biggest school among the business programs in Florida (69,713 students). For finishing, Strayer University-Florida leads with a 100% graduation rate. Admission is hardest at University of Miami, which takes 19% of applicants. Ultimate Medical Academy, Daytona State College and 16 more offer the degree online.