Accounting at Herzing University-Orlando

The numbers here tell an unstable story. While graduates start at roughly the Florida median for accounting certificates ($31,620), earnings drop to $26,473 by year four—a 16% decline that runs counter to typical career trajectories. Given the small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked), this pattern could reflect just a few individuals' experiences rather than program performance, but it's impossible to know for certain.

The debt load is the brighter spot. At $24,252, graduates carry considerably more than the state median of $17,286, but the 0.77 debt-to-earnings ratio means that first-year salary nearly covers the full debt amount. Compare that favorably to programs where students borrow similar amounts but earn far less. Still, you're paying above-market rates for outcomes that mirror what other Florida schools deliver—Hillsborough Community College graduates earn $39,076 at the same credential level.

With 60% of students receiving Pell grants and a 90% admission rate, Herzing serves students who may have fewer options. But given the earnings decline and thin data, families should seriously consider whether community college alternatives might offer more predictable returns at lower cost. The small sample size makes it impossible to assess whether this program consistently delivers value or if these figures capture an anomalous cohort.