International Business at Flagler College

Comparable International Business programs in Florida produce first-year earnings around $46,000, which positions this program squarely in the middle of the state's offerings—roughly $3,500 below the national median but aligned with what peer programs in Florida deliver. The estimated $25,000 debt load exceeds both Florida's typical burden for this major ($17,500) and creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54, meaning graduates would carry debt equal to about half their first-year salary. While that ratio remains manageable by conventional standards, it's notably higher than what the state benchmark suggests International Business students typically face.

The competitiveness concerns are real here. Programs at University of North Florida and University of Tampa—schools with International Business graduates earning $48,000-$49,000—demonstrate that stronger outcomes exist nearby. Flagler's smaller size and 78% admission rate suggest it offers a different experience than these larger universities, but when earnings estimates track below comparable programs while debt estimates run above them, the value equation tightens considerably.

For families choosing Flagler, the critical question becomes whether the school's particular strengths—its intimate campus environment and coastal location—justify accepting potentially higher debt for earnings that may not exceed what larger Florida programs deliver. The suppressed data means we can't assess Flagler's actual track record, so you're essentially betting on peer program performance rather than proven outcomes from this specific college.