Accounting at DeVry University-Florida

DeVry University-Florida's accounting program delivers first-year earnings that beat both the national and Florida medians, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide—respectable performance for a school with open admissions. The problem is what happens next: earnings flatline at $54,000 while debt loads reach $54,380, more than double the typical Florida accounting graduate's burden and among the worst nationally. With a 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio, your child would essentially owe a full year's salary, making this one of the most expensive accounting degrees in the state by debt metrics.

The lack of earnings growth is particularly troubling. Compare this to University of Central Florida down the street, where accounting grads earn similar amounts but carry less than half the debt. Even accounting for DeVry's accessibility to Pell-eligible students (53% of enrollment), the debt burden stands out as a red flag. Florida's public universities consistently produce better financial outcomes at lower cost.

If your child can gain admission to UF, FSU, or UCF, those options offer dramatically better value. If DeVry is the accessible choice due to open admissions, understand you're paying a premium for that access—this degree costs roughly $30,000 more than comparable state options while delivering similar career outcomes. The earnings are adequate, but the debt load makes this a high-cost path to a middle-income career.