Computer Science at Full Sail University

Full Sail's computer science graduates earn $50,359 in their first year—about $20,000 less than the typical Florida CS graduate and roughly $22,000 below the national median. This lands the program in the bottom 10% statewide and bottom 5% nationally, trailing not just flagship universities but also regional competitors. Even Rasmussen University graduates start $3,500 higher. For a field known for strong entry-level salaries, these numbers represent a significant opportunity cost.

The debt load of $19,875 is actually below both state and national averages, which keeps the financial picture from being catastrophic. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 means graduates should be able to manage their loans, though they'll be doing so on an entry-level salary that many CS graduates would consider disappointing. The moderate sample size suggests this pattern is consistent rather than anomalous.

The core issue here is simple: computer science is one of the most financially rewarding undergraduate degrees available, but Full Sail's version doesn't deliver those rewards. If your child is set on this school for other reasons, understand they'll likely start their career earning 30% less than their peers from other Florida programs while competing for the same jobs with the same degree title.