Finance and Financial Management Services at Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern's finance program starts graduates at just $37,143—roughly $14,000 below the Florida median and landing in the bottom 5th percentile nationally. Among Florida's 30 finance programs, this ranks in the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable in-state options deliver stronger initial outcomes. For context, UF and UM graduates earn nearly double straight out of college, while even directional state schools like Florida Gulf Coast place students $18,000 higher.

The dramatic 76% earnings jump to $65,380 by year four suggests graduates eventually find their footing, but that first year represents a significant financial vulnerability period when loan payments begin. With $24,028 in debt (slightly above the state median), graduates face monthly payments while earning considerably less than peers from other Florida programs. The small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates tracked—adds uncertainty to these figures.

For an anxious parent, the question is whether your child can weather that difficult first year and whether they'll be among those who achieve the stronger mid-career earnings. Given the 73% admission rate and the program's weak placement relative to Florida alternatives, families should seriously consider in-state public options that deliver stronger immediate returns without the early-career income gap.