Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Full Sail University

Full Sail's computer engineering tech program posts solid first-year earnings of $58,321—well above both the national median ($48,829) and Florida's state median ($53,575). Among the handful of Florida schools offering this program, it ranks in the 60th percentile, outperforming DeVry's comparable offering. The debt load of $25,000 is notably lower than Florida's typical $40,212 for this program, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43. With over half of students receiving Pell grants, the program appears to serve working-class students reasonably well.

The significant caveat: these numbers come from fewer than 30 graduates, so they may not reflect consistent outcomes. Computer engineering technology programs often serve as a more hands-on alternative to traditional computer engineering degrees, and this data suggests Full Sail's version delivers decent early returns. The combination of above-average earnings and below-average debt makes the financial picture more appealing than many for-profit programs typically offer.

For families considering Full Sail, this program looks stronger than the university's stereotype might suggest, but the small sample size means you're taking a gamble on limited evidence. If your child is set on this technical focus and Full Sail's format appeals to them, the numbers aren't alarming—just understand that with so few data points, actual outcomes could vary considerably from what's shown here.