Information Science/Studies at Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University's Information Science program appears positioned right at the state median, with similar programs in Florida suggesting first-year earnings around $59,400. With estimated debt of $26,700, you're looking at roughly 5-6 months of gross income to cover the borrowed amount—a manageable ratio that puts this solidly in reasonable territory for a tech-adjacent field. What makes this estimate particularly relevant is that it comes from just six Florida programs, meaning the state market for this degree is relatively consistent and predictable.

The debt figure here is notably lower than Florida's state median of $52,700 for information science programs, which suggests Jacksonville may offer better aid packages or lower net costs than some competitors. That said, comparable programs at schools like Strayer and Rasmussen are producing graduates who earn $5,000-$12,000 more in year one, so there's meaningful variation in outcomes across Florida institutions even when the median looks stable.

The practical takeaway: at an estimated half-year's-salary in debt for earnings that match both state and national benchmarks, this program hits a baseline threshold for value. The uncertainty lies in where within Florida's range Jacksonville's actual graduates land—whether closer to Eastern Florida State's $57,300 or Rasmussen's $64,300 makes a real difference in repayment timelines. If your child has offers from the higher-earning schools on this list, those deserve serious consideration.