Compare 19 Communication, General. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $40,431.
The highest-earning Communication, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $27K earnings gap across 19 programs in Florida, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Top programs produce graduates earning $50,794, while others yield just $23,937.
The University of Tampa's Communication program leads with graduates earning $50,794, closely followed by Palm Beach Atlantic University at $50,360. Against the state average of $40,431, these programs demonstrate that outcome variation tracks program quality, not school rankings. Even third-ranked Rollins College delivers $48,937—well above typical expectations.
Highest program earnings: $50,794
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
8.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
16.8% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $50,794 | 75 | $24,211 | Good | $53,549 | High |
| #2 | $50,360 | 11 | $22,500 | Good | $23,324 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $48,937 | 84 | $25,500 | Manageable | $40,054 | High |
| #4 | $48,868 | 588 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $47,186 | 28 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | High |
| #6 | $45,772 | 187 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $44,654 | 246 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $44,152 | 203 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $43,325 | 461 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Lynn UniversityPrivate | $41,955 | 13 | $17,940 | Manageable | $47,538 | High |
| #11 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $41,255 | 7 | $24,250 | Manageable | $21,738 | High |
| #12 | $39,849 | 104 | $16,624 | Manageable | $12,269 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $38,915 | 403 | $18,190 | Manageable | $16,036 | High | |
| #14 | Ave Maria UniversityPrivate | $36,842 | 16 | $20,776 | Challenging | $37,017 | High |
| #15 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | $36,282 | 21 | $27,000 | High | $52,772 | High |
| #16 | Jacksonville UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 9 | $22,000 | High | $26,267 | High |
| #17 | Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $27,983 | 34 | $21,500 | High | $22,632 | High |
| #18 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $27,434 | 9 | $24,250 | High | $29,390 | High |
| #19 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | $23,937 | 34 | $31,000 | High | $29,770 | 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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