University of West Florida

What are the graduation rates for students at University of West Florida?

UWF's reported four-year graduation rate is 47%, while its six-year rate is 59%. These measures track a defined cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking bachelor's degrees; they should not be read as the completion rate for every transfer, part-time or graduate student.

The additional time in the six-year measure matters: some students complete a bachelor's degree after four years but before six. UWF's reported first-year retention rate is 89%, measuring a different outcome - whether students return for a second year - not whether they eventually graduate. Applicants who expect to transfer credits, change majors or study part time should discuss a program-specific degree plan with an adviser rather than treating a cohort-wide rate as an individual forecast.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of West Florida?

College Scorecard program figures show substantial variation in earnings measured one year after completion among graduates covered by the federal data. Reported median earnings include $62,119 for electrical, electronics and communications engineering, $60,076 for registered nursing, and $48,359 for general computer and information sciences. The reported figure for English language and literature is $22,202.

These are one-year medians for the relevant federally aided graduates with measurable earnings, not starting-salary offers to every graduate or forecasts for an individual student. Program category and credential level also matter when making comparisons. Employment status, further study, geography and the kinds of jobs graduates take can all affect what the figures capture.

UWF offers career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, employer events and job-search support. Those services are opportunities to use, not verified employment outcomes. Students comparing majors may find the earnings figures useful alongside program costs, licensing requirements, internship access and longer-term career interests.