Compare 56 Health and Wellness, General. programs in the South. Average earnings: $41,868.
Health and Wellness, General programs produce graduates earning between $45,018 and $94,455—a $49K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 56 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Kentucky's Health and Wellness program leads with graduates earning $94,455, significantly above the $41,868 average. University of Florida follows at $65,782, while Northern Kentucky University reaches $65,376—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Kentucky graduates borrow $22,500 and face just a 4.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with debt clearing in roughly 3 months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $94,455 | 86 | $22,500 | Excellent | $30,006 | Good |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $65,782 | 220 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #3 | $65,376 | 59 | $23,000 | Excellent | $14,877 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $64,220 | 57 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Challenging |
| #5 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $60,464 | 21 | $24,250 | Good | $21,738 | Manageable |
| #6 | Towson UniversityPublic | $56,936 | 122 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #7 | $54,753 | 28 | $25,000 | Good | $11,900 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $52,159 | 75 | $22,675 | Good | $11,428 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $51,792 | 24 | $20,500 | Good | $33,574 | High | |
| #10 | $50,704 | 18 | $15,954 | Excellent | $12,721 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Adventhealth UniversityPrivate | $49,372 | 17 | $24,590 | Manageable | $17,023 | Challenging |
| #12 | $49,057 | 134 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $48,090 | 969 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $47,150 | 115 | $23,000 | Manageable | $25,348 | High | |
| #15 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $47,072 | 26 | $21,250 | Good | $11,359 | Challenging |
| #16 | $46,751 | 32 | $20,500 | Good | $11,000 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $46,139 | 104 | $19,500 | Good | $12,719 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $45,793 | 194 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $45,518 | 112 | $19,218 | Good | $13,471 | Challenging |
| #20 | $45,018 | 92 | $20,500 | Manageable | $13,859 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $44,500 | 824 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Challenging | |
| #22 | University Of HoustonPublic | $44,486 | 214 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #23 | $44,170 | 44 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,775 | High | |
| #24 | $43,809 | 30 | $17,137 | Good | $15,463 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $42,767 | 58 | $23,250 | Manageable | $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.
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