Compare 11 Resort Management. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $40,956.
The highest-earning Resort Management program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $22K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Florida State University's Resort Management program leads with graduates earning $49,458, well above the $40,956 average. Saint Leo University follows at $47,847, while Florida International University rounds out the top three at $45,455—demonstrating that program strength varies independently of overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Florida State graduates borrow $18,000 and face just a 9.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly accessible.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $49,458 | 231 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | $47,847 | 13 | $25,278 | Manageable | $14,773 | Challenging |
| #3 | $45,455 | 641 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Lynn UniversityPrivate | $44,942 | 20 | $17,940 | Good | $47,538 | High |
| #5 | $44,941 | 177 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $44,481 | 43 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $43,059 | 34 | $17,988 | Manageable | $15,541 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $37,580 | 665 | $18,190 | Manageable | $16,036 | High | |
| #9 | $35,423 | 30 | $16,624 | Manageable | $12,269 | High | |
| #10 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $29,632 | 20 | $24,250 | High | $29,390 | High |
| #11 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | $27,698 | 8 | $31,000 | High | $29,770 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
