Compare 17 Marketing. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $54,985.
Marketing programs produce graduates earning between $44,170 and $71,357—a $27K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 17 ranked programs in Florida, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Miami's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $71,357, well above the state average of $54,985. University of Florida follows at $67,098, while Florida State delivers $62,764. The gap between top and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional brand.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. When parent loans are included, UF still leads with an 11.3% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $71,357 | 131 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $67,098 | 223 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #3 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $62,764 | 466 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $62,545 | 131 | $24,211 | Good | $53,549 | High |
| #5 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $56,567 | 18 | $24,250 | Good | $21,738 | Challenging |
| #6 | $55,793 | 110 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Jacksonville UniversityPrivate | $54,389 | 18 | $22,000 | Good | $26,267 | Challenging |
| #8 | $54,019 | 419 | $17,988 | Excellent | $15,541 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $53,802 | 143 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $53,315 | 229 | $17,236 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $53,157 | 529 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $52,337 | 204 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $52,158 | 14 | $27,000 | Manageable | $29,276 | High | |
| #14 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | $49,078 | 32 | $25,278 | Manageable | $14,773 | Challenging |
| #15 | $47,485 | 34 | $16,624 | Good | $12,269 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $44,717 | 29 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | High |
| #17 | $44,170 | 22 | $22,500 | Manageable | $23,324 | 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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