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Praxis Institute graduates earn just $19,451 one year after completing this program—barely half the Florida median of $34,234 and less than a third of what top-performing programs in the state deliver. Among Florida's 43 schools offering this associate's degree, Praxis ranks in the bottom 10th percentile. This isn't a marginal difference; nearby community colleges like St. Petersburg and Gulf Coast State produce graduates earning more than double what Praxis graduates make, often with less debt.

The $26,667 in median debt might look manageable compared to bachelor's degrees, but against earnings below $20,000 annually, it creates a serious financial burden. That 1.37 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe more than an entire year's salary—and these figures represent first-year earnings in a field where entry-level positions should provide immediate employment. With 68% of students receiving Pell grants, most families here cannot easily absorb this kind of financial setback.

For an anxious parent, the calculation is stark: Florida offers numerous public college alternatives where your child would earn twice as much with comparable or lower debt. Unless there are compelling geographic or scheduling constraints that make Praxis the only option, the financial data strongly suggests looking elsewhere. When community colleges dramatically outperform a private institution in the same market, that's a meaningful signal about value and outcomes.