Computer Software and Media Applications at DeVry University-Florida

DeVry University-Florida's software program graduates earn $46,678 less four years out than the state median—landing in the bottom 10th percentile among Florida's eight software programs. With first-year earnings of just $32,159 against nearly $49,000 in debt, graduates face a debt burden 1.5 times their starting salary. Florida Polytechnic graduates, by contrast, earn $61,197 in comparable roles, nearly double what DeVry graduates make at the same career stage.

The earnings do grow 21% over four years, reaching $38,887, but that still falls $8,000 below the national median for this degree. The debt load is particularly troubling—it's nearly double the $27,000 national median and substantially higher than Florida's $28,174 state median. This means DeVry graduates are paying significantly more for a credential that delivers significantly less in the job market.

For parents considering this $49,000 investment, the math doesn't add up. Your child would be better served by almost any other Florida software program, where median graduates earn $8,000 more annually while carrying $20,000 less debt. The open-admission model serves students who need access, but that access comes at a steep financial cost that the labor market doesn't reward.