International Business at Stetson University

The estimated $25,000 debt load for Stetson's International Business bachelor's degree stands notably higher than Florida's median of $17,500 for similar programs—a gap of roughly $7,500 that matters when peer programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $46,000. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 sits in manageable territory, but the premium you're paying doesn't appear to translate into meaningfully higher earnings. Comparable Florida programs like University of North Florida ($49,379) and The University of Tampa ($48,149) produce graduates with similar or better early-career outcomes, often at lower debt levels for in-state students at public institutions.

The broader concern is that even Florida's median earnings for International Business ($46,354) trail the national figure by about $3,500, suggesting the state may not offer the robust corporate headquarters and international trade infrastructure that drives higher pay elsewhere. Stetson's 86% admission rate and solid academic profile indicate a respectable program, but when you're looking at an estimated debt burden 43% above the state median for similar programs, the value equation becomes harder to justify. The 35% Pell grant rate shows economic diversity in the student body, but higher debt combined with average-at-best earnings projections means financial stress for many graduates.

Unless Stetson offers specific advantages—like exceptional career services, industry connections, or study abroad programs that demonstrably boost outcomes—the estimated numbers suggest you'd get comparable or better value at Florida's flagship public universities for this particular field.