Compare 12 Advertising. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $45,174.
With top graduates earning $61,959, Advertising stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $17K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Miami's Advertising program leads with graduates earning $61,959, well above the $45,174 average across Florida's 12 programs. The University of Florida follows at $58,636, while The University of Tampa reaches $57,182—demonstrating that program excellence spans different institutional types.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $58,636 post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $61,959 | 144 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Challenging |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $58,636 | 394 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Manageable |
| #3 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $57,182 | 75 | $24,211 | Good | $53,549 | High |
| #4 | Lynn UniversityPrivate | $51,425 | 16 | $17,940 | Good | $47,538 | High |
| #5 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $51,082 | 109 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #6 | Florida Southern CollegePrivate | $49,986 | 49 | $25,000 | Manageable | $33,294 | High |
| #7 | $44,367 | 132 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $36,510 | 33 | $23,548 | Challenging | $16,223 | High | |
| #9 | $34,435 | 171 | $16,500 | Challenging | $13,610 | High | |
| #10 | $34,105 | 80 | $17,988 | Challenging | $15,541 | High | |
| #11 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $32,713 | 52 | $24,250 | High | $29,390 | High |
| #12 | Barry UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 6 | $26,997 | High | $14,569 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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