Business Administration, Management and Operations at Broward College

Broward College's business administration program offers something increasingly rare: relatively strong starting salaries without the crushing debt that typically accompanies bachelor's degrees. With graduates earning nearly $49,000 within a year and carrying just $13,500 in debt—about half the state median and barely a third of the national benchmark—the program delivers immediate value that many private alternatives can't match. The debt burden equals roughly three months of salary, manageable by any standard.

The trade-off shows up in the earnings ceiling. At $49,000 four years out, graduates see essentially zero income growth, while top Florida programs like Embry-Riddle and Florida Tech place graduates above $66,000. Still, this program outperforms 60% of Florida business programs in starting salary while maintaining that exceptional debt profile. For students prioritizing financial safety over income maximization—particularly the 40% receiving Pell grants—this represents a fundamentally sound investment.

The right student for this program values stability over upside: someone who needs to start earning immediately, can't afford to gamble on prestige, or plans to advance through employer-sponsored education. If your child fits that profile and plans to stay in Florida's workforce, the combination of low debt and above-average starting pay creates genuine opportunity without the financial anxiety that haunts many business graduates.