Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eckerd College$55,834
DeVry University-Florida$57,020$56,664$47,2360.83
Strayer University-Florida$55,431$59,763$56,5171.02
Rollins College$51,001$74,225$26,0000.51
Florida State University$47,342$49,126
University of South Florida$45,357$50,844$19,5720.43
National Median$47,506$26,0000.55

Other Business/Commerce Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
DeVry University-Florida
Orlando
$17,488$57,020$47,236
Strayer University-Florida
Tampa
$13,920$55,431$56,517
Rollins College
Winter Park
$58,300$51,001$26,000
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$5,656$47,342
University of South Florida
Tampa
$6,410$45,357$19,572

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Eckerd College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.