Business Administration, Management and Operations at Florida Memorial University

Based on comparable business programs in Florida, this degree appears to produce middle-of-the-pack outcomes—estimated first-year earnings around $45,000 against roughly $25,500 in debt. That's a manageable 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe about seven months' worth of their first year's salary. The financial picture isn't alarming, but it's worth noting that Florida Memorial serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (66% of students), which suggests many families here are stretching to make college work financially.

The challenge is context: while these estimated figures align with the Florida state median for business bachelor's degrees, the top programs in the state produce outcomes 40-50% higher—graduates at schools like Embry-Riddle and Florida Tech are earning in the mid-$60,000s. Similar programs nationally show the same $45,000-range earnings, so Florida Memorial's estimated outcomes track with typical business degrees, just not the exceptional ones.

For families weighing this investment, the numbers suggest a workable outcome rather than a standout one. The estimated debt load won't be crushing, and business degrees generally provide stable employment prospects. But if your child has options at Florida's higher-performing business programs and can access similar financial aid there, those alternatives merit serious consideration given the meaningful earnings gap.