Finance and Financial Management Services at Florida National University-Main Campus

Florida National University serves a predominantly low-income student population (84% receive Pell grants), and based on comparable finance programs in Florida, graduates can expect to earn around $52,000 in their first year—right at the state median. The estimated debt of $31,000, however, sits well above both the state median ($20,000) and national median ($23,000) for finance bachelor's degrees. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60, meaning graduates would owe roughly seven months of their first-year salary.

The gap with Florida's top programs is substantial. University of Florida and University of Miami graduates earn nearly $70,000—about 35% more than what peer programs suggest for FNU—while FSU and UCF graduates start around $56,000. Combined with higher estimated debt, this puts FNU students at a disadvantage in covering loan payments early in their careers, though the ratio itself remains manageable compared to many other fields.

For families weighing this investment, the key question is whether FNU's accessibility and location justify the trade-off in outcomes. The estimated numbers suggest a workable but not particularly strong value proposition—graduates should be able to service their debt, but they'll face tighter budgets than peers from higher-earning programs. If your child has admission offers from state schools with stronger track records in finance, those alternatives warrant serious consideration.