Compare 17 Political Economy. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $43,734.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Political Economy tells a different story. Across 17 programs, earnings range from $24,035 to $62,798—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Miami's Political Economy program leads with graduates earning $62,798, well above the $43,734 average. But the University of Florida follows closely at $58,658, while Florida Gulf Coast University reaches $58,501—proving that program excellence exists beyond prestige hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $62,798 | 123 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Challenging |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $58,658 | 362 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Manageable |
| #3 | $58,501 | 40 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $56,627 | 418 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $48,614 | 27 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | High |
| #6 | $47,933 | 103 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $47,577 | 196 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $46,447 | 331 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $42,285 | 292 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $41,635 | 152 | $17,236 | Manageable | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #11 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $41,047 | 43 | $24,211 | Manageable | $53,549 | High |
| #12 | $39,730 | 45 | $23,548 | Challenging | $16,223 | High | |
| #13 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $36,309 | 26 | $25,500 | High | $40,054 | High |
| #14 | $34,484 | 24 | $16,624 | Challenging | $12,269 | High | |
| #15 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | $31,027 | 13 | $31,000 | High | $29,770 | High |
| #16 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $25,774 | 14 | $24,250 | High | $29,390 | High |
| #17 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | $24,035 | 15 | $27,000 | High | $52,772 | High |
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