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Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL fit.edu 3,235 students

Florida Institute of Technology's main campus spans 130 acres near the Melbourne Orlando International Airport, not far from Florida's Space Coast. A significant portion of the student body is focused on engineering and science disciplines. The university's location provides unique opportunities related to the aerospace industry and nearby space facilities. As a high-research activity university, Florida Tech offers a strong emphasis on graduate studies and research opportunities.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$59,271
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$44,360
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Florida Tech's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $33,585, roughly 24% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $29,324 $117,296
$30K – $48K $29,464 $117,856
$48K – $75K $33,611 $134,444
$75K – $110K $36,324 $145,296
$110K+ $39,204 $156,816
Sticker price (no aid) $44,360 $177,440
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Florida Tech

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
77
$75,231/yr Very High 5.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
72
$79,244/yr Very High 4.7x
Information Science Compare across schools →
69
$59,368/yr Very High 4.9x
Aerospace Engineering Compare across schools →
62
$69,149/yr High 4.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
61
$69,533/yr Very High 4.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
60
$63,708/yr High 2.7x
Ocean Engineering Compare across schools →
58
$68,475/yr High 4.3x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →
58
$53,145/yr High 5.3x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
56
$64,579/yr High 3.4x
Accounting Compare across schools →
50
$48,888/yr Very High 1.8x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
48
$65,770/yr Very High 2.7x
Marketing Compare across schools →
48
$52,158/yr Very High 1.9x
Air Transportation Compare across schools →
47
$47,019/yr Moderate 3.4x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
40
$38,295/yr High 1.4x
Clinical Psychology Compare across schools →
36
$34,506/yr High 1.7x