Public Health at Rasmussen University-Florida

Rasmussen's public health program charges significantly more than it delivers. With $40,809 in median debt—nearly double the national median for this degree—graduates face one of the highest debt burdens among public health programs nationwide, ranking in just the 5th percentile. That debt load pairs with $35,433 in first-year earnings, creating a 1.15 debt-to-earnings ratio that makes loan repayment challenging on a typical public health salary.

The earnings picture offers a small silver lining: graduates actually outperform the Florida median by about $600, placing this program in the 60th percentile statewide. However, that context matters less when competitors like St. Petersburg College produce graduates earning $51,565—nearly $16,000 more annually—likely with far less debt. The gap between what students borrow here and what they'll earn suggests the program's cost structure doesn't align with outcomes in this field.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: you're looking at above-average debt for below-average national earnings. Unless your child has substantial scholarship support that dramatically reduces borrowing, Florida offers multiple public health programs with better cost-to-outcome ratios. The 55% Pell grant rate indicates many students here need financial aid, making the debt burden particularly concerning.