Business Administration, Management and Operations at Rollins College

Rollins College charges a premium for business training but delivers middle-of-the-pack results. With graduates earning $45,227 one year out—essentially matching the state median but trailing national averages—this program lands squarely in the 60th percentile among Florida business schools. That means you're paying private school tuition (only 22% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting high sticker prices) for outcomes that 40% of Florida business programs beat, including state options that likely cost significantly less.

The $24,483 in median debt looks manageable at first glance, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 that's reasonable for business majors. However, context matters: you're borrowing similar amounts to graduates from programs that place students into $64,000+ starting positions at Florida Tech or Lynn University. The gap between Rollins and top Florida business programs exceeds $18,000 annually—enough to change the math on loan repayment and early-career financial stability considerably.

For parents weighing private college costs, this program represents safe but uninspiring value. Your child likely won't struggle with their debt load, but they also won't gain a clear earnings advantage over peers who chose less expensive in-state options. If Rollins is offering significant merit aid to bring the actual cost down, the equation improves. At full freight, you're essentially paying for the campus experience and Rollins name rather than demonstrable career outcomes.