Human Services at Rasmussen University-Florida

Rasmussen's Human Services graduates earn $40,125 their first year out—putting them at the top of the national range for this degree and above both the state and national medians. That's the good news. The concerning part is the price tag: $46,312 in median debt, which is roughly 60% higher than what students typically borrow for this degree in Florida and nearly 50% more than the national median. This debt load places Rasmussen in the bottom 14th percentile nationally—meaning 86% of comparable programs saddle students with less debt.

For context, Florida State College at Jacksonville produces graduates earning nearly identical salaries ($39,173) but with significantly less debt. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.15 means graduates start their careers owing more than their entire first year's salary, which creates genuine financial stress in a helping profession where salaries tend to grow modestly. With 55% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already stretching financially.

The earnings performance is legitimately strong, but the debt burden overshadows it. Unless your family can substantially reduce borrowing through scholarships or out-of-pocket payment, the math here doesn't favor this program when comparable Florida schools deliver similar outcomes at lower cost. If you're committed to Rasmussen for scheduling or location reasons, aggressive debt reduction should be your top priority.