C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
38/100 · earnings-weighted

Florida Institute of Technology

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Melbourne, Florida 32901
Florida Institute of Technology campus, Melbourne, FL
Florida Institute of Technology campus, Melbourne, FL. Photo: Jamesontai at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
C
48/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,516
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
63%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Florida Institute of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,137
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,941
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
63.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,225
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
21.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 63% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 17th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Florida Institute of Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Engineering$79,244$106,431-2%#92 of 189#69$24,625
Chemical Engineering$53,145$99,312+1%#58 of 158#42$27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering—$98,505-2%#133 of 258#88—
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$69,149$97,015-1%#27 of 59#17$24,976
Mechanical Engineering$69,533$92,753+1%#134 of 318#80$26,782
Computer Science$75,231$91,606-14%#233 of 349#203$27,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering—$88,120-6%#90 of 118#57$27,000
Civil Engineering$64,579$86,536+0%#100 of 233#39—
Information Science/Studies$59,368$85,906+1%#69 of 148#45$48,000
Air Transportation$47,019$83,243-3%#28 of 52#25$27,000
Ocean Engineering$68,475$80,836-10%——$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,708$72,717+7%#296 of 1176#181$34,374
Accounting and Related Services$48,888$67,417-12%#537 of 796#475$33,685
Research and Experimental Psychology—$66,923+20%#17 of 82#11—
Management Information Systems and Services$65,770————$37,394
Marketing$52,158$62,019-11%#359 of 516#296$27,250
Psychology—$61,516+21%#74 of 1027#33—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$34,506$55,282+9%#26 of 59#18$27,205
Health and Medical Administrative Services$38,295$51,753-12%#207 of 275#188$50,351

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $269,079
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,707/mo — vs ~$882/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Florida Institute of Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Space Systems Operations
of 3 schools
🥇
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
of 2 schools
#4
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
of 11 schools
#5
Ocean Engineering
of 5 schools
#12
Applied Behavior Analysis
of 40 schools
#16
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
of 22 schools
#18
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
of 38 schools
#19
Clinical Psychology
of 62 schools
#28
Biotechnology
of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $43,420 $43,420
Room $7,940
Board $6,400
Total Cost (On-Campus) $63,500 $63,500

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Applied Behavior Analysis 1,195 grads/yr Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 116 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 114 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 113 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 85 grads/yr Computer Science 78 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 43 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 41 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 41 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 39 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 39 grads/yr Ocean Engineering 37 grads/yr Systems Engineering 35 grads/yr Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 34 grads/yr Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other 31 grads/yr Space Systems Operations 31 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 29 grads/yr Biotechnology 28 grads/yr Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 28 grads/yr Chemical Engineering 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Florida Institute of Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
$102k/yr 216,700 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,516
Total Students
54%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Hispanic 17%
Black 6%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 19%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%
Hybrid (Some Online) 2%
Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Institute of Technology?
Florida Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 63%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Florida Institute of Technology?
Tuition at Florida Institute of Technology is $43,420 for in-state students and $43,420 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Florida Institute of Technology?
The graduation rate at Florida Institute of Technology is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Florida Institute of Technology a good school?
Florida Institute of Technology has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Florida Institute of Technology?
Florida Institute of Technology has a total enrollment of 8,516 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology