Compare 6 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $46,664.
The highest-earning Business/Commerce, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 6 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Eckerd College's Business/Commerce program leads with graduates earning $55,834, well above the state average of $46,664. The University of Central Florida follows at $54,536, while the University of South Florida rounds out the top three at $50,844—demonstrating that outcomes vary significantly even among similar programs.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | $55,834 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $52,772 | High |
| #2 | $54,536 | 527 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $50,844 | 271 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $49,126 | 25 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | $39,960 | 8 | $25,250 | Challenging | $24,764 | High | |
| #6 | $29,685 | 39 | $16,624 | High | $12,269 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
