Marketing at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Based on comparable marketing programs across Florida, this bachelor's degree appears positioned right at the state median for earnings—around $43,800 in the first year—but comes with notably higher debt than typical Florida marketing graduates carry. While estimated debt of $25,400 isn't catastrophic, it's about $4,000 above what similar programs in the state produce, which matters when you're earning close to the median rather than commanding a premium.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.58 suggests manageable repayment, particularly since national benchmarks for marketing programs hover in similar territory. However, with 58% of students on Pell grants, families here are often starting with fewer financial cushions. The gap between Keiser's outcomes and Florida's top programs—where graduates at UF and Miami start in the low-to-mid $50,000s—is substantial enough to warrant asking whether the additional debt buys comparable career access or placement support.

For an anxious parent, the practical question is whether this program justifies its cost when peer programs in Florida deliver similar earnings with less debt. Marketing degrees can lead to solid middle-class careers, but they rarely command premium starting salaries that make higher debt trivial. If your child has options at Florida's public universities or lower-debt private programs with similar placement records, those alternatives deserve serious consideration given the estimated financial picture here.