The University of Florida and its longtime football rival, Florida State University, are among the several large universities in Florida that enroll more than 30,000 students. For a more intimate experience, students in Florida have a variety of higher education options, including a number of midsize and small private colleges. Florida is home to many specialized institutions, including art schools and one of the largest and oldest aviation schools in the world, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Top colleges and universities are located throughout Florida and in cities such as Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale and the state capital of Tallahassee.


Here are the best colleges in Florida:
University of Florida
University of Miami
Florida State University
University of South Florida (best for student freelance)
University of Central Florida (best for student freelance)
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida International University (best for student freelance)
Nova Southeastern University
New College of Florida