Best Independent Men's Football Programs, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 10 Independent men's Football programs by academic score — a composite of retention rate, graduation rate, and long-term earnings that reflects the strength of the underlying school.

The average retention rate across Independent men's Football programs is 56%, with an average graduation rate of 34%, and median earnings around $41,861.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools with strong academic outcomes, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.