Business Administration, Management and Operations at Saint Johns River State College

Business management associate's programs in Florida show dramatic variation in outcomes, and the limited data here makes it hard to know where Saint Johns River State College lands in that spectrum. Based on peer programs statewide, first-year earnings around $39,000 seem reasonable—right at Florida's median for these degrees and above the national benchmark of $34,000. The estimated debt of $14,700 yields a manageable 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio, lower than both state and national typical borrowing for this credential.

What's harder to explain is the drop to $35,500 by year four. That downward trajectory contradicts what you'd expect from career progression and raises questions about whether graduates are advancing in business roles or cycling through lateral moves. Top Florida programs like Broward College and St. Petersburg College report outcomes in the high $40,000s to low $50,000s, suggesting that institutional reputation and local employer networks matter substantially in this field.

The conservative debt load offers a safety net if earnings stay flat, but parents should recognize they're working with estimates here. The suppressed data means we don't know if this program's actual graduates match these peer-based projections. For a local associate's degree, the numbers suggest reasonable value—if your child plans to continue to a bachelor's or has specific management opportunities lined up in the Palatka area.