Finance and Financial Management Services at Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Tech's finance program appears positioned right at the state median, with comparable programs suggesting first-year earnings around $51,600. That places it well behind Florida's elite programs—UF and Miami grads earn nearly $20,000 more their first year—but roughly in line with what mid-tier state universities produce. The estimated debt of $24,000 creates a manageable 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe less than half their first year's salary.

What's worth noting is the gap between what you're paying for and what similar Florida programs deliver. Florida Tech is a private institution with a 63% admission rate and students scoring around 1213 on the SAT—solid credentials that suggest a more selective environment than many state schools. Yet the earnings estimates track exactly with Florida's overall finance program median, offering no premium over what students might achieve at less expensive public alternatives. With only 20% of students receiving Pell grants, this is largely a full-pay environment.

The financial math works if your child covers most costs through scholarships or family resources, but at full private tuition rates, the estimated return doesn't justify the investment when Florida State and UCF graduates appear to launch at similar salary levels with typically lower debt loads. Get specific scholarship offers in hand before committing, and compare the actual out-of-pocket cost against what public finance programs in Florida would run.