Business/Commerce at Florida Memorial University

A business degree typically costs $28,400 in debt at Florida Memorial, which sits right near the national benchmark of $26,000 for this major. The more challenging part is assessing what that investment buys. Because Florida Memorial's graduate pool in this program is too small for the Department of Education to publish earnings data, we're working with estimates derived from similar business programs across Florida—where the median first-year salary is $46,350.

That estimated figure would put graduates roughly in line with state norms but well below what students earn at several Florida schools with published data. DeVry grads, for instance, report starting at $57,020, while Florida State publishes $47,342. The 0.61 debt-to-earnings ratio based on these estimates suggests manageable debt relative to income, but the real question is whether Florida Memorial's outcomes match those of the peer programs used to generate the estimate. With 66% of students receiving Pell grants, this school serves a population that can't afford to gamble on earnings that fall short of projections.

The practical takeaway: if you're considering this program, insist on connecting with recent alumni who can speak to actual job placements and starting salaries. Estimated figures tell you what's typical for Florida business programs generally—not what Florida Memorial delivers specifically. That distinction matters when you're signing for $28,400 in loans.