Information Science/Studies at Eastern Florida State College

Eastern Florida State College's Information Science program produces graduates earning $57,313 their first year—slightly below both national and state medians, landing in the 40th percentile among Florida programs. What makes this result more notable is the debt picture: graduates leave with just $27,000 in loans, roughly half the Florida state median of $52,712. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47, meaning graduates owe less than half their first-year salary—a manageable financial position that many comparable programs can't match.

The tradeoff here is straightforward. Your child won't match the earnings of graduates from Strayer or Rasmussen in Florida, who clear $64,000-$71,000 immediately. But they also won't carry the debt burden those programs typically impose. With earnings hovering around $57,000 and debt at $27,000, graduates can realistically pay down their loans within a few years while building their careers. For families focused on minimizing financial risk while entering the tech sector, this represents a solid foundation rather than a spectacular launch.

This program works best for students who value affordability and access to information science training without gambling on higher debt loads. The 28% Pell grant population suggests Eastern Florida serves students who may be particularly debt-sensitive, and the numbers support that strategy.