Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at DeVry University-Florida

DeVry's networking program costs about $11,000 more in student debt than the typical Florida program but delivers earnings that beat the state median by 36%. That premium shows up in the rankings—while this program lands at the 75th percentile nationally, it sits at the 60th percentile within Florida, where networking programs generally lag behind the national market. At $44,735 in the first year, graduates here earn more than peers at Herzing University-Orlando and substantially more than Southern Technical College's $29,632 median.

The debt load deserves scrutiny, though. At $32,882, it exceeds both state and national medians, placing this program in the 95th percentile for borrowing—meaning only 5% of similar programs nationwide leave students with more debt. However, the 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable, and earnings climb to $51,108 by year four, a 14% increase that helps offset the initial debt burden. With open admissions and over half the student body receiving Pell grants, this program serves a population that often needs credential-based career access more than they need rock-bottom debt.

For families willing to take on higher upfront costs, this delivers solid IT employment outcomes in a competitive Florida market. The earnings trajectory justifies the premium, particularly compared to cheaper in-state alternatives that leave graduates $7,000 to $15,000 behind annually.