Business Administration, Management and Operations at Southeastern University

Southeastern University's business management program produces graduates earning substantially below what Florida families should expect—$34,939 in the first year lands in just the 5th percentile nationally and 25th percentile statewide. That $10,000+ gap below Florida's median for business programs ($45,072) represents real money, roughly equivalent to the entire year's debt payment burden these graduates face.

The $24,886 in typical debt isn't catastrophic, creating a first-year debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71, but it compounds the earnings problem. While graduates see 12% income growth to $39,262 by year four, they're still earning less than typical business majors make right out of school at most Florida programs. This is particularly striking given that 93 schools in Florida offer business administration degrees—there are significantly stronger options at comparable tuition rates throughout the state.

For context, top Florida business programs produce graduates earning $64,000-$67,000—nearly double Southeastern's outcomes. Even matching the state median would mean an extra $10,000+ annually. Given these figures come from a robust sample of 100+ graduates, this isn't statistical noise. Florida families should seriously consider state universities or other private options where business degrees deliver substantially stronger earning power for similar investment.