Compare 14 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $37,574.
The highest-earning English Language and Literature, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $25K earnings gap across 14 programs in Florida, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Florida's English program leads with graduates earning $44,933, well above the state average of $37,574. But Florida Atlantic University follows closely at $43,321, while Florida State rounds out the top three at $42,000—proving that multiple programs compete at the highest level.
Highest program earnings: $44,933
Strong outcomes ($43,321) with 73% acceptance
9.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
22.5% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of FloridaPublic | $44,933 | 180 | $15,000 | Good | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #2 | $43,321 | 98 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $42,000 | 431 | $18,000 | Manageable | $17,000 | High |
| #4 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $41,540 | 29 | $17,500 | Manageable | $37,267 | High |
| #5 | $40,276 | 39 | $17,622 | Manageable | $18,946 | High | |
| #6 | $39,718 | 10 | $23,548 | Challenging | $16,223 | High | |
| #7 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $38,696 | 25 | $24,250 | Challenging | $29,390 | High |
| #8 | $38,627 | 307 | $18,190 | Manageable | $16,036 | High | |
| #9 | $38,074 | 171 | $16,500 | Manageable | $13,610 | High | |
| #10 | $37,692 | 74 | $15,531 | Manageable | $13,835 | High | |
| #11 | $35,281 | 166 | $17,988 | Challenging | $15,541 | High | |
| #12 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $33,649 | 29 | $25,500 | High | $40,054 | High |
| #13 | $32,082 | 38 | $16,624 | Challenging | $12,269 | High | |
| #14 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $20,140 | 17 | $23,250 | High | $48,703 | 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 →
