Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Florida College

Florida College graduates leave with notably less debt than their peers—$17,653 compared to a state median of $25,571 for liberal arts programs. This matters because comparable programs in Florida suggest first-year earnings around $35,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50. While the school hasn't published its own earnings data due to small graduate cohorts, the trajectory from an estimated $35,000 initially to a reported $38,578 by year four is modest but steady.

The challenge here is less about debt burden and more about earning potential. Top liberal arts programs in Florida—like University of Miami at $50,000 or UCF at $48,000—show significantly higher outcomes. Even mid-tier options like Saint Leo University produce graduates earning over $40,000. This gap suggests that the combination of Florida College's smaller profile and the general limitations of broad liberal arts degrees creates a ceiling on early-career earnings.

For families, the relatively low debt makes this less risky than many alternatives, but tempering expectations about income growth is important. Your child would graduate owing roughly half what they'd earn in their first year—a reasonable position—but should plan carefully for those early years when finances will be tight. The school's lower costs offer real protection, even if the earnings upside appears limited.