University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL uwf.edu 9,042 students

The University of West Florida's large campus occupies 1,600 acres in Pensacola, offering a blend of natural beauty and academic facilities. As a designated space-grant institution, UWF has a focus on science and technology programs. The university's unique identity is reflected in its mascot, Argie the Argonaut, and its logo, the chambered nautilus, fostering a distinct sense of community.

Programs

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Earnings

$40,471

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

53/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$6,360

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $19,241/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of West Florida's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 26% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$3,367	$13,468
$30K – $48K	$5,208	$20,832
$48K – $75K	$8,264	$33,056
$75K – $110K	$13,090	$52,360
$110K+	$15,446	$61,784
Sticker price (no aid)	$6,360	$25,440

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 University of West Florida

30 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
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	87	$73,787/yr	High	30.2x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	77	$45,733/yr	Very High	29.3x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	75	$51,852/yr	High	24.3x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$64,978/yr	Very High	35.5x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	71	$44,370/yr	Very High	21.8x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	69	$39,986/yr	Very High	23.1x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	68	$65,673/yr	Moderate	25.8x
Business Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools →	67	$43,325/yr	High	19.9x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	63	$45,088/yr	High	16.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	60	$58,548/yr	Very High	22.0x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	58	$36,369/yr	Moderate	18.0x
Engineering Technology Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools →	56	$63,807/yr	High	24.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →	56	$36,764/yr	Very High	19.9x
Social Sciences Social Sciences, General Compare across schools →	55	$37,501/yr	High	17.4x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	54	$46,643/yr	High	17.6x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	49	$34,656/yr	High	15.2x
Health Sciences Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools →	46	$39,603/yr	High	19.1x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	46	$37,214/yr	High	19.0x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools →	46	$36,524/yr	Very High	18.4x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	46	$34,484/yr	Very High	12.6x
Social Work Compare across schools →	42	$36,573/yr	Moderate	13.8x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	41	$28,643/yr	Moderate	16.3x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	40	$28,237/yr	High	18.0x
History Compare across schools →	40	$27,340/yr	High	15.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	37	$30,850/yr	High	15.1x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	36	$27,563/yr	High	14.7x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	33	$23,843/yr	Moderate	13.7x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Compare across schools →	29	$25,299/yr	High	14.5x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	28	$25,035/yr	Very High	13.1x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	28	$23,852/yr	Moderate	11.8x