Business/Commerce at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Similar business programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $36,600, which falls short of Florida's typical outcomes for this credential—other associate's programs in the state report median earnings closer to $44,000. That $7,000+ gap matters significantly when you're carrying an estimated $24,500 in debt, nearly double the national median for business associate's degrees.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 means roughly eight months of gross income would go toward paying off what comparable programs typically produce in student loans. While that's manageable on paper, it assumes steady employment and no other financial pressures. The institution serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (58%), which often means students have fewer financial safety nets if that first job doesn't materialize quickly or pays below expectations.

What complicates the picture here is uncertainty: both the earnings and debt figures come from peer institutions rather than actual outcomes for Keiser's Fort Lauderdale business program specifically. Given that Florida's other business associate's programs report significantly higher earnings, there's reason to question whether this particular program will match even the modest national estimate. For a family without cushion, paying nearly $25,000 for credentials that peers in the state are achieving with potentially stronger earnings outcomes deserves careful scrutiny before committing.