Compare 15 Public Finance. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $69,074.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Public Finance tells a different story. Across 15 programs, earnings range from $50,345 to $89,692—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The University of Miami's Public Finance program leads with graduates earning $89,692, well above the $69K state average. The University of Florida follows at $83,279, while The University of Tampa reaches $76,735—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. The University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 3.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. When parent loans are included, UF maintains an 8.3% family burden rating of 'Good'—proof that strong programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $89,692 | 259 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $83,279 | 277 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #3 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $76,735 | 138 | $24,211 | Excellent | $53,549 | Challenging |
| #4 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $75,328 | 550 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Good |
| #5 | $70,927 | 95 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Good | |
| #6 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $69,299 | 73 | $23,250 | Excellent | $48,703 | Challenging |
| #7 | Jacksonville UniversityPrivate | $67,948 | 18 | $22,000 | Excellent | $26,267 | Manageable |
| #8 | $66,928 | 396 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Good | |
| #9 | Barry UniversityPrivate | $66,890 | 21 | $26,997 | Good | $14,569 | Manageable |
| #10 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $65,380 | 27 | $24,250 | Excellent | $21,738 | Manageable |
| #11 | $64,082 | 633 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Good | |
| #12 | $63,809 | 155 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Good | |
| #13 | $63,000 | 466 | $17,988 | Excellent | $15,541 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $62,462 | 237 | $17,236 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good | |
| #15 | $50,345 | 46 | $16,624 | Good | $12,269 | Manageable |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
