Finance and Financial Management Services at Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University's finance program lands right at the Florida median for early earnings—$51,633 based on comparable programs statewide—but trails the elite public options by significant margins. University of Florida and Miami graduates start around $70,000, while even mid-tier state schools like UCF and FGCU place graduates $4,000-$5,000 higher. The gap narrows by year four, when Jacksonville's median climbs to $67,948, suggesting decent career trajectory once graduates establish themselves.

The $22,860 debt load sits slightly above Florida's median for finance programs but remains manageable with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44. That translates to roughly five months of gross income—workable territory for a field where earnings typically grow steadily. The fourth-year jump to nearly $68,000 demonstrates the kind of income progression that makes early debt payments feasible, assuming graduates land in roles with advancement potential.

For a mid-tier private university in Jacksonville, this program delivers serviceable but unremarkable outcomes. If your child has options at UF, FSU, or similar public flagships, those represent stronger value propositions with demonstrably higher starting salaries. Jacksonville makes sense if the smaller environment or location matters significantly, but understand you're likely paying more for a degree that produces peer-level earnings rather than a premium over state schools.