Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Florida State College at Jacksonville

Florida State College at Jacksonville's liberal arts associate program delivers solid value, particularly when considering the low debt burden. With graduates earning $30,678 in their first year—well above both national ($27,248) and Florida state medians ($26,978)—this program ranks in the 76th percentile nationally for earnings. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 is reasonable, meaning students typically owe about 4.4 months of their first-year salary.

The program shows consistent performance within Florida, ranking in the 60th percentile among the state's 55 similar programs. While it doesn't crack the top tier occupied by schools like Saint Leo University ($41,989), it significantly outperforms many community college alternatives and provides better earnings than most in-state options. The 24% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests graduates successfully leverage their degree for career advancement.

For families concerned about college costs, this represents a practical path forward. The relatively low debt load ($10,909 versus the national median of $10,950) combined with above-average earning potential makes this a financially sensible choice, especially for students who plan to transfer to a four-year program later. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence these numbers reflect real outcomes, not statistical flukes.