Business Administration, Management and Operations at Santa Fe College

Similar associate's programs in Florida suggest first-year earnings around $39,000 against estimated debt of $14,700—a manageable 0.38 ratio that puts this program in workable territory. That earnings figure aligns with the state median for business associate's degrees and actually exceeds the national benchmark by about $5,000, while the debt estimate sits below Florida's typical $20,000 median for comparable programs.

The reality is that business associate's degrees in Florida produce wildly different outcomes. Top performers like Broward College show earnings exceeding $50,000, while others cluster around this $39,000 mark. Without actual data from Santa Fe's graduates specifically, you're betting on whether this community college tracks closer to the stronger or weaker performers in the state. The 28% Pell grant rate suggests a diverse student body, but tells you little about post-graduation employment networks or internship pipelines that might push earnings higher.

For a two-year investment, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable risk if your child plans to work immediately after graduation. The debt load shouldn't be crushing on a nearly $40,000 salary. However, if they're using this as a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree, factor in additional costs and delayed earnings. The lack of reported data means you're making this decision somewhat blind—reach out to the program directly for actual placement rates and where recent graduates have landed.