Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Eastern Florida State College

Similar IT programs across Florida suggest first-year earnings around $46,000 against roughly $15,000 in debt—a manageable 0.33 ratio that falls comfortably below the concerning threshold of 1.0. While we can't see actual outcomes for Eastern Florida State's specific graduates, this estimated picture looks reasonably solid for a two-year tech credential. That debt load is notably lighter than the $21,000 national median for associate's programs in this field, and the earnings track closely with what Florida's other IT programs produce.

The challenge is that Florida's IT market shows real variation. Some programs—particularly at schools like Strayer and St. Pete College—place graduates into positions earning $52,000 to $62,000 in their first year. That suggests the credential itself matters less than where you earn it and which local employer relationships the program maintains. Eastern Florida State's estimated outcomes sit in the middle of the pack, neither standout nor worrisome.

For a parent weighing this investment, the debt burden appears manageable enough that even if earnings land at the lower end of Florida's range, repayment shouldn't consume your child's budget. The real question is whether Eastern Florida State's program connects students to Melbourne's tech employers effectively—something these statewide estimates can't answer. Talk to current students about internship placements and job outcomes before committing.