Florida programs

Accredited OT programs in Florida, compared

Compare every active, primary ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy master's or doctoral program in Florida. Established and newer programs stay visible, with their NBCOT evidence coverage clearly separated.

16 active primary OT programs13 with five-year outcomes2 with limited outcomes36 total ACOTE directory rows17 OTA rows

Complete active-program comparison

All primary accredited OT programs in Florida

This table no longer filters Florida through a national top-results subset. It includes every active, primary accredited OT program in the state. Complete five-year NBCOT histories rank first; limited-history and no-match programs follow in clearly labeled evidence tiers.

16 active primary OT programs comparedSources reviewed August 7, 202613 complete; 2 limited; 1 without a match

16 ranked options

#1of 16 ranked

Rank #1

Florida Gulf Coast University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 100.0% five-year average

LocationFort Myers, FL

CredentialOT Masters

FormatCampus-based

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Why we ranked it here Complete five-year NBCOT outcome match plus accreditation, format, value, and state context. Programs with complete five-year outcomes are ordered before programs with partial or no matched outcomes, so missing evidence is never treated as equivalent evidence.

Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Fort Myers, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2026/2027
Public value profile: #6; 68.5 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#2of 16 ranked

Rank #2

Florida International University

Open profile

NBCOT98% in 2025; 97.8% five-year average

LocationMiami, FL

CredentialOT Masters

FormatCampus-based

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Miami, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2028/2029
Public value profile: #3; 73.0 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#3of 16 ranked

Rank #3

AdventHealth University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 100.0% five-year average

LocationOrlando, FL

CredentialOT Masters

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Orlando, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2029/2030

#4of 16 ranked

Rank #4

Gannon University-Florida Campus

Open profile

NBCOT96% in 2025; 89.8% five-year average

LocationRuskin, FL

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Ruskin, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2034/2035

#5of 16 ranked

Rank #5

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus

Open profile

NBCOT87% in 2025; 95.8% five-year average

LocationSt. Augustine, FL

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format50-74% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in St. Augustine, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2032/2033

#6of 16 ranked

Rank #6

Nova Southeastern University-Tampa Bay Regional Campus

Open profile

NBCOT86% in 2025; 95.0% five-year average

LocationClearwater, FL

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format50-74% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Clearwater, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2031/2032

#7of 16 ranked

Rank #7

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus

Open profile

NBCOT85% in 2025; 94.6% five-year average

LocationSt. Augustine, FL

CredentialOT Masters

FormatBridge (OTA to OT Education); 50-74% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in St. Augustine, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2030/2031

#8of 16 ranked

Rank #8

Jacksonville University

Open profile

NBCOT85% in 2025; 92.6% five-year average

LocationJacksonville, FL

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Jacksonville, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2027/2028

#9of 16 ranked

Rank #9

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Open profile

NBCOT79% in 2025; 84.8% five-year average

LocationTallahassee, FL

CredentialOT Masters

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Tallahassee, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2029/2030
Public value profile: #12; 63.1 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#10of 16 ranked

Rank #10

Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale

Open profile

NBCOT86% in 2025; 81.0% five-year average

LocationFt. Lauderdale, FL

CredentialOT Masters

FormatBridge (OTA to OT Education); 75-100% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2032/2033

#11of 16 ranked

Rank #11

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Miami Campus

Open profile

NBCOT70% in 2025; 86.8% five-year average

LocationCoral Gables, FL

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format50-74% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Coral Gables, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2026/2027

#12of 16 ranked

Rank #12

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Miami Campus

Open profile

NBCOT67% in 2025; 80.4% five-year average

LocationCoral Gables, FL

CredentialOT Masters

FormatBridge (OTA to OT Education); 50-74% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Coral Gables, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2032/2033

#13of 16 ranked

Rank #13

Barry University

Open profile

NBCOT62% in 2025; 77.8% five-year average

LocationMiami Shores, FL

CredentialOT Masters

FormatBridge (OTA to OT Education); 25-49% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Miami Shores, FL. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2033/2034

#14of 16 ranked

Rank #14

University of Florida

Open profile

NBCOT98% in 2025; limited history

LocationGainesville, FL

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Why we ranked it here Latest NBCOT outcome match plus accreditation, format, value, and source-confidence context. Programs with complete five-year outcomes are ordered before programs with partial or no matched outcomes, so missing evidence is never treated as equivalent evidence.

Who it may suitApplicants willing to evaluate a newer or less-completely matched program directly with the school.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Gainesville, FL. Limited NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Limited NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2027/2028
Public value profile: #1; 79.1 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#15of 16 ranked

Rank #15

Keiser University-Fort Myers

Open profile

NBCOT90% in 2025; limited history

LocationFort Myers, FL

CredentialOT Masters

FormatBridge (OTA to OT Education); 75-100% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants willing to evaluate a newer or less-completely matched program directly with the school.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Fort Myers, FL. Limited NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Limited NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2027/2028

#16of 16 ranked

Rank #16

Nova Southeastern University-Ft. Lauderdale

Open profile

NBCOTNo matched NBCOT outcome yet

LocationFt. Lauderdale, FL

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Why we ranked it here ACOTE profile scored with accreditation status, review timing, format clarity, value match, and source-confidence context. Programs with complete five-year outcomes are ordered before programs with partial or no matched outcomes, so missing evidence is never treated as equivalent evidence.

Who it may suitApplicants willing to evaluate a newer or less-completely matched program directly with the school.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. No matched NBCOT outcome yet. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: No matched NBCOT outcome yet
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2031/2032

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Verification list

Other ACOTE-listed pathways in the state

These records are real directory entries, but they are outside the active primary OT comparison for a specific reason: OTA level, applicant or candidacy status, inactive status, or an additional location of a primary program.

Program	Status	Degree and format	Why it is separate
University of South Florida Tampa, FL	Applicant	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Applicant; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Keiser University-Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL	Candidacy	OT Masters Bridge (OTA to OT Education)	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Keiser University-Miami Miami, FL	Candidacy	OT Masters Format not listed	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
AdventHealth University Orlando, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Melbourne Melbourne, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Miami Miami, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Tallahassee Tallahassee, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Tampa Tampa, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Polk State College Winter Haven, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
South University-Tampa Tampa, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton, FL	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Webber International University Babson Park, FL	Accreditation	OTA Baccalaureate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Probationary Accreditation-Inactive	OTA Associate Campus-based	ACOTE status is Probationary Accreditation-Inactive; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.

Program directory

Complete Florida ACOTE directory

Every current ACOTE directory row is shown here, including OT, OTA, pipeline, inactive, and additional-location records. Accreditation status is displayed explicitly so directory presence is never mistaken for active accreditation.

Program	Location	Degree	ACOTE status	NBCOT	Format and review
AdventHealth University Private Nonprofit	Orlando, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2029/2030
Florida Gulf Coast University Public	Fort Myers, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	100%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Daytona Beach Private Nonprofit	Daytona Beach, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	Campus-based Next review: 2030/2031
Keiser University-Jacksonville Private Nonprofit	Jacksonville, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	Campus-based Next review: 2033/2034
University of Florida Public	Gainesville, FL	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	98%	1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028
Florida International University Public	Miami, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	98%	Campus-based Next review: 2028/2029
Gannon University-Florida Campus Private Nonprofit	Ruskin, FL	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	96%	1-24% distance Next review: 2034/2035
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Public	Bradenton, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	94%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
AdventHealth University Private Nonprofit	Orlando, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	92%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Tallahassee Private Nonprofit	Tallahassee, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	92%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-West Palm Beach Private Nonprofit	West Palm Beach, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	92%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Fort Myers Private Nonprofit	Fort Myers, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	90%	Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 75-100% distance Next review: 2027/2028
Keiser University-Tampa Private Nonprofit	Tampa, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	88%	Campus-based Next review: 2033/2034
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus Private Profit	St. Augustine, FL	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	87%	50-74% distance Next review: 2032/2033
Nova Southeastern University-Tampa Bay Regional Campus Private Nonprofit	Clearwater, FL	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	86%	50-74% distance Next review: 2031/2032
Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale Private Nonprofit	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	86%	Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 75-100% distance Next review: 2032/2033
Jacksonville University Private Nonprofit	Jacksonville, FL	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	85%	1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus Private Profit	St. Augustine, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	85%	Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 50-74% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Polk State College Public	Winter Haven, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	83%	1-24% distance Next review: 2034/2035
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Public	Tallahassee, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	79%	1-24% distance Next review: 2029/2030
Keiser University-Pembroke Pines Private Nonprofit	Pembroke Pines, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	79%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Fort Myers Private Nonprofit	Fort Myers, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	75%	Campus-based Next review: 2029/2030
Keiser University-Miami Private Nonprofit	Miami, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	75%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Miami Campus Private Profit	Coral Gables, FL	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	70%	50-74% distance Next review: 2026/2027
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Miami Campus Private Profit	Coral Gables, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	67%	Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 50-74% distance Next review: 2032/2033
South University-Tampa Private Nonprofit	Tampa, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	67%	1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032
Barry University Private Nonprofit	Miami Shores, FL	OT Masters	Accreditation	62%	Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 25-49% distance Next review: 2033/2034
Daytona State College Public	Daytona Beach, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	60%	1-24% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale Private Nonprofit	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	OTA Associate	Probationary Accreditation-Inactive	53%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Melbourne Private Nonprofit	Melbourne, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	40%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Nova Southeastern University-Ft. Lauderdale Private Nonprofit	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032
University of South Florida Public	Tampa, FL	OT Doctorate	Applicant	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2029/2030
Keiser University-Jacksonville Private Nonprofit	Jacksonville, FL	OT Masters	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Bridge (OTA to OT Education) Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Miami Private Nonprofit	Miami, FL	OT Masters	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028
Florida State College at Jacksonville Public	Jacksonville, FL	OTA Associate	Accreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028
Webber International University Private Nonprofit	Babson Park, FL	OTA Baccalaureate	Accreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Campus-based Next review: 2031/2032

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Local markets

Metro context for the state

Metro wage and employment rows help applicants separate statewide reputation from local job conditions.

Metro	Mean wage	Employment	Concentration
Homosassa Springs, FL Metro rank #11; score 61.4	$100,530	100	2.56 LQ; 2.67 per 1,000 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metro rank #13; score 60.6	$96,990	730	2.06 LQ; 2.16 per 1,000 jobs
Gainesville, FL Metro rank #27; score 56.0	$92,920	340	2.11 LQ; 2.21 per 1,000 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL Metro rank #34; score 54.6	$91,000	370	2.05 LQ; 2.15 per 1,000 jobs
Sebring, FL Metro rank #68; score 49.5	$94,980	60	2.09 LQ; 2.18 per 1,000 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro rank #69; score 49.4	$96,110	1,660	1.10 LQ; 1.15 per 1,000 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metro rank #83; score 47.5	$95,530	2,550	0.87 LQ; 0.91 per 1,000 jobs
Jacksonville, FL Metro rank #90; score 46.7	$95,450	890	1.12 LQ; 1.17 per 1,000 jobs