Real Estate at Florida State College at Jacksonville

Florida State College at Jacksonville's real estate certificate graduates earn $54,288 in their first year—significantly above both the national median ($34,666) and Florida's median ($43,636) for similar programs. While this ranks in just the 60th percentile among Florida's two real estate certificate programs, that's because Palm Beach State shows notably lower earnings at $32,983, making FSCJ the clear leader in the state. The national 95th percentile ranking reveals how well these graduates perform against the broader landscape of real estate certificate programs.

The debt picture is equally promising. At $12,375, graduates owe less than both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.23—meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under three months of gross salary. This low-debt, high-earning combination makes the program's ROI compelling, particularly for students looking to enter Florida's robust real estate market quickly.

The caveat here is sample size: fewer than 30 graduates provide this data, so individual circumstances could swing these numbers considerably. However, the margin by which this program outperforms alternatives—earning 57% more than the national median—suggests something real is happening here. For a student certain about pursuing real estate in Jacksonville's growing market, this certificate offers a fast, affordable entry point with strong earning potential.