Accounting at Flagler College

Flagler College's accounting graduates earn less than their Florida peers—landing below the state median at $49,896 compared to $51,837 statewide—but they're doing so with substantially less debt. At just under $20,000, Flagler's debt burden sits well below both Florida's median ($22,615) and the national benchmark ($25,000), creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 that makes the numbers workable from day one.

The program ranks in the 40th percentile among Florida accounting degrees, trailing state flagships like UF ($65,144) and FSU ($55,626) by meaningful margins. Four-year earnings of $54,211 show steady but unremarkable growth. For context, this is an accessible program—78% admission rate, modest SAT scores—so students aren't competing with the same peer group they'd find at more selective universities. The lower debt reflects this positioning: you're getting a bachelor's in accounting without the price tag of a flagship institution.

For parents, the calculation is straightforward: if your child can gain admission to a stronger Florida program, those typically deliver $5,000-$15,000 more in annual earnings. But if Flagler represents the realistic option—and paying $20,000 rather than $25,000+ matters—the lower debt keeps monthly payments manageable while your graduate builds an accounting career. The earnings aren't impressive, but they're sufficient to handle this particular debt load.