Computer and Information Sciences at Florida Career College-Jacksonville

Florida Career College-Jacksonville's computer science associate program lands precisely at Florida's median for earnings but charges above-median debt—and with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers carry extra uncertainty. At $33,899 starting, graduates earn $1,900 less than the national benchmark and see zero earnings growth four years out. That flat trajectory is unusual for a tech field and suggests limited advancement without additional credentials.

The debt load of $18,391 translates to a manageable 0.54 debt-to-earnings ratio, putting you in better shape than 75% of programs nationwide on that metric. With three-quarters of students receiving Pell grants, this school clearly serves working families looking for an affordable entry point. However, the 60th percentile state ranking means this program performs better than typical Florida computer science associate programs—which isn't saying much, given the state's overall low median matches this school's outcomes exactly.

The real concern is the stagnant earnings combined with the small sample size, which makes it hard to know if this reflects a stable pattern or just statistical noise. For a field where skills and earnings typically compound, seeing no wage growth by year four should prompt questions about job placement quality and whether graduates are landing roles with advancement potential. At this price point, you're not overpaying, but you're also not seeing the financial returns that would make this a clear win.