Business Administration, Management and Operations at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando

The estimated first-year earnings of $45,072 align squarely with Florida's median for business bachelor's programs, suggesting this degree could deliver typical entry-level outcomes. However, the sharp drop to $25,994 by year four—actual reported data—raises serious questions about graduate trajectories. Most business programs see earnings climb steadily after graduation, not decline by nearly half. This pattern could indicate graduates struggling to find stable career footing, changing industries, or facing regional employment challenges that undercut the program's value proposition.

The debt picture offers modest reassurance. Based on comparable programs at similar Florida institutions, graduates likely borrow around $25,475—manageable at roughly half their estimated first-year income and tracking close to national norms for business degrees. With 59% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here need aid to make college work, and that debt load won't immediately sink them. Still, debt becomes less manageable when earnings crater in subsequent years rather than grow.

The year-four earnings collapse is the central concern. If that trend reflects this program specifically rather than broader data quirks, graduates may be earning less than many associate degree holders four years into their careers. Parents should press the school directly about graduate employment patterns and career support before committing, since peer program estimates can't explain why earnings would fall so dramatically after an initially promising start.