Health and Medical Administrative Services at DeVry University-Florida

DeVry's health administration program costs considerably more than it delivers in early earnings—graduates carry $54,705 in debt while earning $43,316 in their first year. That 1.26 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, but it's concerning when you consider that this program's debt load ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of comparable programs leave students with less debt. For a family weighing this investment, the math suggests you're paying premium tuition at a for-profit institution (53% of students receive Pell grants, indicating many come from lower-income backgrounds) for middle-tier outcomes.

There's a silver lining: among Florida's 34 health administration programs, this one ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings, outperforming the state median of $39,722. Graduates also see decent momentum, with earnings climbing 16% to $50,285 by year four. That growth trajectory matters when you're managing substantial debt payments. Still, you're paying roughly $12,000 more in debt than the typical Florida program in this field, and programs like Barry University demonstrate that significantly higher earnings ($61,949) are possible within the state.

The fundamental question: is the convenience or specific appeal of DeVry worth taking on nearly double the debt of comparable programs? For most families, especially those already stretching financially, Florida public colleges offering the same credential with far less debt burden deserve serious consideration first.