Economics at Flagler College

Flagler's economics program lacks sufficient graduate outcomes to report specific figures, so we're looking at estimates based on similar Florida programs. Those peer programs suggest first-year earnings around $47,304 with typical debt of $26,000—producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 that falls within manageable territory by conventional standards. However, that estimated debt figure sits noticeably above both the Florida median for economics programs ($21,500) and the national benchmark ($22,816), while the earnings projection matches exactly what other Florida economics graduates typically earn.

The comparison to programs with reported data reveals the challenge here. The University of Tampa's economics graduates earn over $54,000 in their first year, while larger state universities like UCF and USF cluster tightly around $47,000-$48,000. Without knowing where Flagler's actual outcomes fall within this range, families are essentially betting on whether a smaller private college environment justifies potentially higher debt for earnings that comparable Florida programs already deliver at lower cost.

The lack of reportable data itself matters—it signals a small graduating cohort in this major, which could mean either limited program resources or simply a less common choice among Flagler students. Given the admission profile and the absence of concrete outcomes, families should view this as a higher-uncertainty option compared to Florida state universities where economics is a proven, established pathway with transparent results.