Ranking

Best Sustainability Studies Colleges in Florida 2026

St Petersburg College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 72.33 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 9 colleges here by earnings against net price.

9 Florida colleges offering Sustainability Studies, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 9
Cheapest net price: $1,471
Top earnings 10y: $84,131
Public / Private: 5 / 4

St Petersburg College

A+

St. Petersburg, FL · Public

ROI score: 72.33
Net price: $1,471
Earnings 10y: $42,557
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of Florida

A+

Gainesville, FL · Public

ROI score: 27.36
Net price: $6,541
Earnings 10y: $71,588
Acceptance: 24.2%

Pensacola State College

A+

Pensacola, FL · Public

ROI score: 23.21
Net price: $3,957
Earnings 10y: $36,739
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public

ROI score: 16.22
Net price: $9,288
Earnings 10y: $60,249
Acceptance: 54.7%

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public

ROI score: 14.71
Net price: $9,812
Earnings 10y: $57,743
Acceptance: 43.2%

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, FL · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 11.23
Net price: $18,725
Earnings 10y: $84,131
Acceptance: 57.9%

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.75
Net price: $25,180
Earnings 10y: $68,010
Acceptance: 56.9%

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.06
Net price: $37,244
Earnings 10y: $75,328
Acceptance: 18.9%

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 3.03
Net price: $35,639
Earnings 10y: $43,137
Acceptance: 57.7%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Florida schools with positive Sustainability Studies program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 19.99 (5 public, 4 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

St Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, FL tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Florida colleges are in this list?

9 Florida colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.