Business Administration, Management and Operations at Florida National University-Main Campus

At an estimated $30,250 in debt—more than double the national median for business associate's programs—Florida National's business management degree serves a student body where 84% receive Pell grants, yet the debt burden here significantly exceeds what most schools charge for this credential. While similar Florida programs suggest first-year earnings around $39,000, that debt load translates to nearly 78 cents owed for every dollar earned in year one, a ratio that demands careful family budgeting.

The earnings picture itself isn't alarming—comparable Florida programs cluster around this $39,000 mark, which actually exceeds the national median. But when Florida's public colleges like Broward and St. Petersburg produce business graduates earning $47,000-$50,000 with typically lower debt loads, the value equation shifts considerably. The estimated figures here suggest you're paying private school prices for outcomes that mirror the state average, not premium performance.

For families already stretched thin—as the high Pell percentage indicates—every debt dollar matters. The question isn't whether this degree can lead to employment, but whether it's the most financially efficient path to that $39,000 job. Compare actual debt figures from Florida's public community colleges offering business programs before committing, since those alternatives might deliver similar career access at half the cost.