Accounting at Florida National University-Main Campus

Florida National University's accounting program shows concerning financial outcomes that deserve serious attention. Graduates earn about $40,500 in their first year—roughly $13,000 below the state median and $11,000 below other Florida accounting graduates. Even among the 42 Florida schools offering accounting degrees, this program ranks in just the 25th percentile. Compare that to nearby options: University of Florida graduates start at $65,000, and even regional universities like Florida Atlantic place students around $56,600.

The debt burden compounds the problem. At $43,195, students here graduate owing nearly twice the state median of $22,615 and significantly more than the national benchmark. With debt exceeding first-year earnings, graduates face immediate financial pressure that other accounting majors typically avoid. The modest 5% earnings growth to year four—reaching only $42,705—doesn't meaningfully change this calculus.

The program primarily serves students from low-income backgrounds (84% receive Pell grants), which makes these outcomes particularly troubling. While community may matter to families, Florida offers numerous accounting programs with substantially better earnings potential at lower debt levels. If your child is set on staying in South Florida, exploring transfer pathways to Florida International University or even considering programs at state colleges with lower tuition could provide better financial footing for launching an accounting career.