Compare 12 Environmental Studies. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $35,622.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Environmental Studies tells a different story. Across 12 programs in Florida, earnings range from $22,098 to $50,192—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Florida's Environmental Studies program leads with graduates earning $50,192, well above the $35,622 state average. University of South Florida follows at $42,843, while Florida State produces graduates earning $42,244—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand recognition.
Highest program earnings: $50,192
Strong outcomes with 56.9% acceptance
7.4% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
18.2% 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 | $50,192 | 38 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #2 | $42,843 | 131 | $17,988 | Manageable | $15,541 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $42,244 | 161 | $18,000 | Manageable | $17,000 | High |
| #4 | $39,209 | 34 | $16,624 | Manageable | $12,269 | High | |
| #5 | $38,957 | 31 | $16,500 | Manageable | $13,610 | High | |
| #6 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | $36,542 | 88 | $27,000 | High | $52,772 | High |
| #7 | $34,866 | 76 | $17,622 | Challenging | $18,946 | High | |
| #8 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $34,849 | 21 | $25,500 | High | $40,054 | High |
| #9 | $33,700 | 50 | $18,190 | Challenging | $16,036 | High | |
| #10 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $28,175 | 39 | $24,250 | High | $29,390 | High |
| #11 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $23,790 | 14 | $23,250 | High | $48,703 | High |
| #12 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $22,098 | 10 | $24,250 | High | $21,738 | 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 →
