Human Services at Florida State College at Jacksonville

Florida State College at Jacksonville's Human Services program produces graduates earning nearly $40,000 in their first year—putting them ahead of 60% of similar programs statewide and 68% nationally. That's roughly $3,000 more than the typical Florida graduate in this field and $2,500 above the national benchmark. With a debt load of $30,726, graduates face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.78, meaning they owe less than one year's salary. This positions them reasonably well to handle loan payments while building their careers in social services.

The program's performance is particularly notable given that a third of students receive Pell grants, indicating strong outcomes for lower-income students who often face the toughest financial decisions about college. Among Florida's 10 human services programs, FSCJ trails only Rasmussen by about $1,000 in first-year earnings while maintaining comparable debt levels to the state median.

For parents considering this program, the fundamentals work: your child would enter a helping profession with debt they can realistically manage and earnings that exceed most peers in the field. Human services won't produce Silicon Valley salaries, but FSCJ delivers above-average preparation at a cost that won't trap graduates in financial hardship. It's a solid choice for students committed to social services work.