Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Accounting associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (40 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Strayer University-Florida$45,993
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale$48,117$43,871$29,0000.60
Rasmussen University-Florida$43,765$44,358$23,8230.54
Florida National University-Main Campus$41,019$24,8110.60
Valencia College$37,209$35,810$14,8060.40
Broward College$36,970$36,384
National Median$37,000$19,3540.52

Other Accounting Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
$24,136$48,117$29,000
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala
$15,117$43,765$23,823
Florida National University-Main Campus
Hialeah
$16,088$41,019$24,811
Valencia College
Orlando
$2,474$37,209$14,806
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale
$2,830$36,970

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Strayer University-Florida, approximately 70% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.