Business Administration, Management and Operations at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser's business program saddles graduates with nearly $50,000 in debt—almost double the state median—while delivering earnings below both state and national averages. At $43,109 in the first year, graduates earn less than Florida's $45,072 median for business programs, ranking only in the 40th percentile statewide. More concerning, earnings barely budge over the next three years, climbing just 2% to $43,861, suggesting limited advancement opportunities compared to peers at other Florida institutions.

The debt burden here demands serious attention. With a 1.14 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates owe more than their entire first year's salary—a financial position that ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for debt levels. Compare this to Florida's typical business graduate, who leaves with just $22,625 in debt, and the picture becomes stark. Even Florida's top business programs like Embry-Riddle deliver starting salaries 55% higher, which would justify higher debt loads; Keiser offers neither the earnings nor the reasonable debt.

For a family considering this $49,000 investment, the math is straightforward: Florida has 93 schools offering business degrees, most with half the debt and better earnings outcomes. Unless location constraints make Keiser uniquely necessary, this program represents a poor financial value. Florida's public universities or even many private alternatives would likely provide better returns without the crushing debt burden.