Real Estate at Nova Southeastern University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 puts this program in reasonable territory—comparable programs nationally suggest graduates earn around $55,000 in their first year while carrying roughly $20,500 in debt. That's manageable by most standards, though it's worth noting these figures come from peer programs since Nova Southeastern's graduate cohort was too small for the Department of Education to publish. What complicates the picture is Florida's real estate market: the state median for bachelor's-level real estate programs sits at $48,000, about $6,500 below the national figure this estimate is based on. Florida State reports actual outcomes of $55,000, which aligns with the national benchmark, but UCF's graduates start at just $41,000—a reminder that location and program quality create wide variation even within the same state.

Real estate careers often depend heavily on local market conditions, commission structures, and whether graduates pursue roles in sales, property management, or development. The estimated earnings here assume a traditional employment path, but many real estate professionals work on commission or start their own businesses, which can produce income trajectories that look nothing like typical W-2 employment. Given the uncertainty in both the data (estimates from other schools) and the career path itself (highly variable income models), this program requires careful consideration of your child's specific career goals and risk tolerance in a field where entrepreneurial hustle often matters more than the degree itself.