Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL•In-State Tuition: $37,080•Admission Rate: 73%•Avg SAT: 1182
Est. Earnings (1yr)Estimated
$46,350
Est. from FL median (8 programs)
Est. Median DebtEstimated
$26,000
Est. from FL median (3 programs)

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Analysis

Florida's business bachelor's programs cluster tightly around $46,000 in first-year earnings, and Nova Southeastern appears to sit right in that pack based on comparable programs statewide. The estimated $26,000 in debt—derived from similar Florida programs—translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56, which is manageable though not exceptional. You'd be looking at roughly half a year's salary in loans, assuming your student borrows the typical amount.

What's worth noting is the range among Florida business programs. For-profit schools like DeVry and Strayer report outcomes $10,000+ higher, while flagship state universities like Florida State and USF land in a similar zone to where Nova likely sits. That spread suggests program selection and career services matter considerably in business education, where networking and internship access often drive early earnings more than coursework alone.

The practical reality: if your student attends Nova for business, you're probably looking at a modest debt load relative to first-year earnings, but those earnings won't dramatically outpace what's typical across Florida. Since these figures come from peer programs rather than Nova's actual graduates, ask the school directly about placement rates, employer partnerships, and where their recent business grads actually land jobs. The difference between the middle and top of Florida's range is $11,000 annually—enough to make program-specific outcomes matter significantly.

Where Nova Southeastern University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business/commerce bachelors's programs nationally

Nova Southeastern University (estimated ±10%)Other business/commerce programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (19 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale$37,080$46,350*—$26,000*—
DeVry University-FloridaOrlando$17,488$57,020*$56,664$47,236*0.83
Strayer University-FloridaTampa$13,920$55,431*$59,763$56,517*1.02
Rollins CollegeWinter Park$58,300$51,001*$74,225$26,000*0.51
Florida State UniversityTallahassee$5,656$47,342*$49,126—*—
University of South FloridaTampa$6,410$45,357*$50,844$19,572*0.43
National Median—$47,506*—$26,000*0.55
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/commerce graduates

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Geothermal Production Managers

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels Production Managers

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

$106,980/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Nova Southeastern University, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.