Criminal Justice and Corrections at Rasmussen University-Florida

Rasmussen's Criminal Justice program saddles graduates with $42,000 in debt—nearly double the national median and more than most Florida schools—while producing earnings that stall around $39,000. That's a concerning mismatch: you're borrowing at the 95th percentile for debt while earning at the 40th percentile among Florida programs. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.07 means your child would graduate owing more than they'll make in their first year, a financial headwind that few similar programs impose.

The earnings picture offers little relief over time, essentially flattering out rather than growing. Compare this to top Florida programs like Herzing University-Orlando ($67,000) or even Saint Leo ($48,000), and the value gap becomes stark. While Rasmussen performs slightly above the national median, Florida students have access to programs with far stronger outcomes at comparable or lower debt levels. With 55% of students here receiving Pell grants, many families are taking on this debt burden with limited financial cushion.

For a career field where earnings typically don't justify heavy borrowing, this program's debt load is hard to defend. Unless your child has compelling reasons to attend—like program-specific credentials or flexibility that other schools can't offer—Florida's other criminal justice programs present clearer paths to financial stability after graduation.