Accounting at Rasmussen University-Florida

Rasmussen's accounting graduates earn slightly above Florida's median—landing in the 60th percentile statewide—but carry debt loads nearly double what's typical for the state ($39,938 vs. $22,615). While first-year earnings of $53,285 are solid, they grow only modestly to $55,860 by year four, leaving graduates with a debt burden that takes longer to overcome than at comparable programs. The 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't alarming, but it's notably higher than what students face at public universities like UNF or FAU, where lower tuition translates to less financial drag.

The real question is whether Rasmussen's value proposition—likely flexibility and accessibility for working adults—justifies the premium. With 55% of students receiving Pell grants, the school clearly serves students who may not have traditional four-year options. However, when Florida State's accounting graduates start at $55,626 with significantly less debt, the math gets harder to justify purely on career outcomes.

If your child needs a flexible schedule or has limited college options, Rasmussen can launch an accounting career—the earnings are respectable and consistent. But if they can access a public university, the combination of lower debt and comparable (or better) earnings makes that the safer financial bet.