Criminal Justice and Corrections at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser's criminal justice program lands squarely in the middle of the pack nationally, but the real story is the debt burden. At over $25,000, graduates are carrying nearly double the national median debt for this degree—placing this program in the 95th percentile nationally for debt load. Starting salaries of $33,292 barely cover those borrowing costs, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.76 that exceeds what most financial advisors consider manageable.

The program also trails other Florida options significantly. While it hits near the state median for earnings, multiple Florida schools—including public institutions like Broward College and Seminole State—deliver similar or better earnings outcomes with far less debt. The 19% earnings growth to $39,583 by year four helps, but graduates will likely spend those early career years focused on loan repayment rather than building financial stability.

For parents, the calculation here is straightforward: this program costs roughly $10,000 more in debt than comparable Florida alternatives while producing below-average state earnings. Unless your child has a compelling reason to attend this specific institution, Florida's community colleges offer a more cost-effective path into criminal justice careers. The value proposition simply doesn't justify the premium price tag.