Business Administration, Management and Operations at South University-Tampa

South University-Tampa's business management program saddles graduates with more than twice the debt burden typical for Florida business schools—$55,162 versus a state median of $22,625. That puts this program in the bottom 5% nationally for affordability, a critical concern given that nearly half the student body receives Pell grants.

The earnings numbers tell only part of the story. First-year graduates earn $43,773, slightly below both Florida's median ($45,072) and the national average ($45,703), landing in the 40th percentile statewide. While earnings do grow 11% to $48,439 by year four, you're still looking at graduates carrying debt equal to more than an entire year's salary. For context, top Florida business programs like Embry-Riddle produce graduates earning $67,000—nearly $20,000 more annually—often with less debt.

The math here is straightforward: borrowing $55,000 to access a below-median business degree creates a financial burden that will follow graduates for years. Florida families have 93 business programs to choose from, and most deliver better outcomes at lower cost. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances—like extreme geographic constraints or unique program features—this represents an expensive path to an average outcome.