Compare 5 Public Administration. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $52,249.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Public Administration tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $45,251 to $65,899—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Barry University's Public Administration program leads with graduates earning $65,899, well above the $52,249 state average. Florida Atlantic University follows at $53,902, while University of Central Florida rounds out the top three at $48,198—a $17,701 gap that underscores how program-specific factors drive outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Florida Atlantic University graduates borrow $17,236 and face just a 7.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Barry University leads family value with a 13.8% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Barry UniversityPrivate | $65,899 | 48 | $26,997 | Good | $14,569 | Manageable |
| #2 | $53,902 | 47 | $17,236 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $48,198 | 65 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $47,995 | 113 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $45,251 | 41 | $24,250 | Manageable | $29,390 | 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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