Compare 11 Music. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $26,544.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Music tells a different story. Across 11 programs, earnings range from $14,935 to $35,173—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Florida State University's Music program leads with graduates earning $35,173, well above the state average of $26,544. University of Florida follows at $32,760, while UCF rounds out the top three at $31,200. The gap between top and bottom programs exceeds $20K—proof that program selection drives outcomes.
High earnings don't guarantee affordability. Florida State graduates face a 19.6% payment burden despite leading in earnings, landing in the 'Challenging' category. With student debt of $18,000 against $35,173 earnings, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits at 0.51—manageable but requiring careful planning.
Highest program earnings: $35,173
Strong outcomes ($30,783) with 86% acceptance
19.6% payment burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
40.9% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $35,173 | 87 | $18,000 | Challenging | $17,000 | High |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $32,760 | 44 | $15,000 | Challenging | $18,837 | High |
| #3 | $31,200 | 29 | $18,190 | High | $16,036 | High | |
| #4 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $30,783 | 42 | $23,250 | High | $48,703 | High |
| #5 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $29,384 | 36 | $25,500 | High | $40,054 | High |
| #6 | $28,439 | 35 | $15,531 | High | $13,835 | High | |
| #7 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $28,238 | 71 | $17,500 | High | $37,267 | High |
| #8 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | $22,262 | 11 | $31,000 | High | $29,770 | High |
| #9 | Jacksonville UniversityPrivate | $21,052 | 16 | $22,000 | High | $26,267 | High |
| #10 | $17,763 | 40 | $16,500 | High | $13,610 | High | |
| #11 | $14,935 | 22 | $23,548 | High | $16,223 | 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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