Business Administration, Management and Operations at Florida College

Florida College's business program graduates start at just $40,900—below both the Florida median ($45,072) and national average ($45,703)—but they finish the first four years at $57,100, outpacing most peers. The 40% earnings growth suggests graduates either develop valuable skills over time or land in industries with strong advancement potential. Still, starting in Florida's 40th percentile means half the state's business programs offer better immediate outcomes.

The debt picture looks favorable at $18,750, well below Florida's typical $22,625 for business degrees. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46, graduates owe less than half their first-year salary—manageable by any standard. That low debt partially offsets the weaker starting salary, giving graduates breathing room while they work toward higher earnings.

The critical caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, making it unreliable for confident predictions. One cohort's experience could easily differ from the next at a program this size. If you're drawn to Florida College for other reasons—campus culture, location, specific faculty—the numbers don't rule it out. But if you're choosing purely on return-on-investment, larger programs with more consistent track records (like those at Florida's public universities) offer less guesswork about what your child can expect post-graduation.