Compare 19 Sports Studies. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $41,867.
Sports Studies programs produce graduates earning between $25,994 and $57,369—a $31K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 19 ranked programs in Florida, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Miami's Sports Studies program leads with graduates earning $57,369, nearly $16K above the state average of $41,867. University of Florida follows at $50,460, while Florida Gulf Coast University rounds out the top three at $48,144—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Miami graduates borrow $17,500 and face just a 6.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, University of Florida leads with an 18% family burden despite parent loans of $18,837—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $57,369 | 48 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Challenging |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $50,460 | 92 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #3 | $48,144 | 50 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $47,095 | 146 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | Warner UniversityPrivate | $46,806 | 24 | $22,250 | Manageable | $16,400 | Challenging |
| #6 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $44,790 | 18 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | High |
| #7 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $44,557 | 21 | $24,250 | Manageable | $29,390 | High |
| #8 | $43,317 | 156 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $43,124 | 82 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | $42,093 | 25 | $25,278 | Manageable | $14,773 | High |
| #11 | $40,646 | 135 | $16,624 | Manageable | $12,269 | Challenging | |
| #12 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $40,434 | 52 | $24,211 | Challenging | $53,549 | High |
| #13 | Barry UniversityPrivate | $39,829 | 11 | $26,997 | Challenging | $14,569 | High |
| #14 | Lynn UniversityPrivate | $39,051 | 34 | $17,940 | Manageable | $47,538 | High |
| #15 | Jacksonville UniversityPrivate | $37,820 | 20 | $22,000 | Challenging | $26,267 | High |
| #16 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $37,795 | 43 | $24,250 | Challenging | $21,738 | High |
| #17 | $36,456 | 19 | $25,250 | Challenging | $24,764 | High | |
| #18 | $29,685 | 18 | $22,500 | High | $23,324 | High | |
| #19 | Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $25,994 | 53 | $21,500 | High | $22,632 | 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 →
