Compare 28 Psychology, General. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $38,723.
With top graduates earning $50,336, Psychology, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
St. Thomas University's Psychology, General. program leads with graduates earning $50,336, well above the state average of $38,723. University of Miami follows at $47,513, while University of Florida reaches $46,888—demonstrating that both private and public institutions can deliver strong outcomes when program quality is prioritized over school reputation.
Highest program earnings: $50,336
Strong outcomes with 99% acceptance
8.5% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.0% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St. Thomas UniversityPrivate | $50,336 | 10 | $19,125 | Good | $13,272 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $47,513 | 153 | $17,500 | Good | $37,267 | High |
| #3 | University Of FloridaPublic | $46,888 | 535 | $15,000 | Good | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #4 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $44,481 | 825 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | $43,031 | 194 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | High | |
| #6 | $42,140 | 1,370 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Florida Southern CollegePrivate | $41,966 | 46 | $25,000 | Manageable | $33,294 | High |
| #8 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $41,640 | 83 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | High |
| #9 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $41,499 | 75 | $24,250 | Manageable | $21,738 | High |
| #10 | $40,991 | 758 | $17,988 | Manageable | $15,541 | High | |
| #11 | Barry UniversityPrivate | $40,668 | 28 | $26,997 | Challenging | $14,569 | High |
| #12 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $39,989 | 95 | $24,211 | Challenging | $53,549 | High |
| #13 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $39,932 | 48 | $25,500 | Challenging | $40,054 | High |
| #14 | $39,584 | 55 | $22,500 | Challenging | $23,324 | High | |
| #15 | $39,411 | 348 | $17,236 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #16 | Ave Maria UniversityPrivate | $38,617 | 21 | $20,776 | Manageable | $37,017 | High |
| #17 | $37,946 | 1,216 | $18,190 | Manageable | $16,036 | High | |
| #18 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | $37,904 | 46 | $27,000 | Challenging | $52,772 | High |
| #19 | Florida Memorial UniversityPrivate | $37,061 | 20 | $30,063 | High | $16,100 | High |
| #20 | $36,617 | 19 | $27,000 | High | $29,276 | High | |
| #21 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | $35,931 | 253 | $25,278 | High | $14,773 | High |
| #22 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $35,711 | 59 | $24,250 | High | $29,390 | High |
| #23 | $35,020 | 117 | $16,624 | Challenging | $12,269 | High | |
| #24 | $34,504 | 107 | $23,548 | High | $16,223 | High | |
| #25 | Lynn UniversityPrivate | $31,818 | 34 | $17,940 | High | $47,538 | 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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