Accounting at Rasmussen University-Florida

Rasmussen's accounting associate's degree costs more than the typical program but delivers above the Florida median in starting earnings—$43,765 versus $39,114 statewide. That places graduates at the 60th percentile among Florida programs, though not quite reaching the performance of schools like Keiser ($48,117) or Florida National ($41,019). At $23,823 in debt, you're paying exactly the Florida average, which means you're getting moderately better outcomes for a fairly typical debt load.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 is solid—graduates owe about half their first year's salary, which is better than the national benchmark. Earnings remain essentially flat between year one and year four, which is common for associate's-level accounting roles where early positions don't always offer steep advancement without additional credentials. With 55% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a substantial population of lower-income students who appear to be accessing jobs that pay modestly above state norms.

For an anxious parent, the question is whether the premium price justifies the outcome. If your child needs the structure and support of Rasmussen's private model, the results are defensible—they're beating most community colleges in the state. But if cost is a primary concern and your student is self-directed, Florida's public colleges offer similar or better outcomes with lower debt. Rasmussen works, but it's not the only path to a decent accounting job.