International Business at Everglades University

Based on comparable International Business programs in Florida, this bachelor's degree suggests earnings of around $46,400 in the first year—right at the state median but about $3,500 below the national benchmark. The estimated $25,000 debt load, however, sits notably above Florida's typical $17,500 for this major, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54. While that's manageable on paper, it means starting your career with roughly half a year's salary in loans when other Florida programs are achieving similar outcomes with significantly less borrowing.

The school serves a predominantly need-based student population (51% receiving Pell grants), which makes the higher debt estimate particularly concerning. When similar programs at Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University appear to produce comparable or better earnings with lower debt burdens, the financial equation here becomes harder to justify. The lack of actual graduate outcome data—small cohort sizes trigger the suppression—means you're making this decision with limited visibility into what Everglades University specifically delivers for International Business majors.

For parents weighing this option, the peer program data suggests this is a workable but not exceptional path. If Everglades offers unique advantages like location, schedule flexibility, or transfer credit acceptance that larger state schools don't, the estimated debt premium might be worth it. Otherwise, comparing actual costs and aid packages against Florida's public universities—which have transparent outcome data—would provide a clearer picture before committing.