Compare 5 Social Sciences, General. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $36,389.
Social Sciences, General. programs produce graduates earning between $31,204 and $47,057—a $16K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 5 ranked programs in Florida, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Florida State University's Social Sciences, General. program leads with graduates earning $47,057. The average across all programs is $36,389, yet FSU's outcome—with its selective 25% admission rate—shows how program-level factors drive results beyond overall school rankings.
Highest program earnings: $47,057
Strong outcomes with 57% acceptance
10.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
21.0% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $47,057 | 292 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | $42,070 | 153 | $17,988 | Manageable | $15,541 | High | |
| #3 | $38,598 | 42 | $16,624 | Manageable | $12,269 | High | |
| #4 | $34,209 | 33 | $18,190 | Challenging | $16,036 | High | |
| #5 | Jacksonville UniversityPrivate | $31,204 | 16 | $22,000 | High | $26,267 | 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 →
