From Naples to Tallahassee, Florida thrives economically as UF grads join the state’s workforce

A decade ago, UF Online was founded to fulfill the Florida Legislature’s goal of establishing a Preeminent State Research University Institute for Online Learning. More than 6,000 students from 47 states and 25 countries have earned their degrees since 2014 through the fully remote program at the University of Florida. Today, many of these students are working in Florida, contributing to the economy and improving the lives of people all over the state.