Business/Commerce at San Ignacio University

A debt load exceeding $56,000 for a business degree is significant, particularly when peer programs in Florida typically saddle graduates with less than half that amount. Similar business programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $46,000, which creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.22—meaning graduates would owe more than a full year's salary. That's workable but tight, especially when Florida business graduates from schools like Florida State University or University of South Florida face similar starting salaries with substantially less debt.

The real concern here is what you're paying for versus what's typical. The national median debt for business bachelor's programs sits at $26,000—the same as Florida's state median. San Ignacio's estimated debt is more than double that benchmark. You're essentially paying private school prices in a market where public universities and established for-profit institutions are producing comparable or better outcomes with far less financial burden. With only 6% of students receiving Pell grants, there's also a question of whether financial aid packages here truly offset the premium.

For a family considering this program, the key question is whether San Ignacio offers something distinctive enough to justify the extra $30,000 in debt over comparable Florida options. If not, look hard at the state's public universities or even the better-performing for-profit programs, which show both stronger earnings and lower debt loads.