Public Health at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser University's Public Health program commands a premium price but doesn't deliver premium outcomes. Graduates carry more than double the typical debt load for this field—$57,132 versus a national median of $26,000—while earnings of $42,637 place them only slightly above the state median of $34,789. That debt burden is in the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of public health programs saddle students with less debt. While earnings do beat Florida's median and rank in the 60th percentile statewide, that advantage doesn't offset the extreme debt load, especially when you can earn similar money at state colleges with far less borrowing.

The earnings trajectory adds another concern: graduates actually see income decline slightly between years one and four. For a field where many pursue this degree specifically for job security and career growth, flat earnings combined with heavy debt payments creates a challenging financial picture. Compare this to St. Petersburg College, where public health graduates earn $51,565—nearly $10,000 more annually—presumably with significantly lower debt as a public institution.

The math here is straightforward: you're borrowing 1.34 times your first-year salary for outcomes that don't justify premium tuition. With 58% of students receiving Pell grants, many families at this school are taking on high-interest debt that will take years to repay. Unless you have a compelling reason to attend Keiser specifically, Florida's public colleges offer better value in this field.