Information Science/Studies at Strayer University-Florida

Strayer-Florida's Information Science program produces strong earnings—$71,167 in the first year places it at the 75th percentile nationally and 60th percentile in Florida—but it comes with significantly higher debt than most alternatives. At $53,250, graduates carry roughly double the typical debt load for this program both nationally ($25,750) and in Florida ($52,712).

The positive news: these earnings are substantial enough to make that debt manageable, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75 and steady 11% growth over four years. Graduates are earning more than peers at most Florida competitors, including Florida Tech and Eastern Florida State College. The program serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (70%), suggesting it's successfully moving students from lower-income backgrounds into solid middle-class careers. With 100+ graduates tracked, these aren't fluky numbers.

The tradeoff is clear: your child gets higher initial earnings but starts with considerably more debt. Whether that premium is worth it depends on your financial flexibility and alternatives. If choosing between this and a lower-cost Florida public option, calculate the monthly payment difference—someone graduating with $26,000 less debt saves roughly $300/month in loan payments. That's real money, even with strong earnings. For families without state school access or who value Strayer's flexible scheduling for working students, the higher debt becomes more justifiable given the reliable income outcomes.