Business/Commerce at United International College

A debt load of $56,517—more than double what most Florida business graduates carry—casts a long shadow over this program. While similar Florida business programs typically produce first-year earnings around $46,350, graduates here would be managing debt that exceeds their entire first year of income. That's significantly higher than the $26,000 median debt Florida business majors typically face.

The lack of actual outcome data from United International College itself makes this picture particularly uncertain. We're relying on estimates from peer programs because the school's graduate sample is too small for the Department of Education to publish. Meanwhile, Florida's business programs with reported data show considerable variation: DeVry and Strayer graduates start above $55,000, while larger state universities cluster in the mid-to-high $40,000s. Without knowing where this program actually lands in that range, you're essentially betting that outcomes will justify costs that run twice the state average.

The zero percent Pell grant rate suggests this institution serves primarily higher-income students, but that doesn't change the debt math. Even if earnings track with other Florida business programs, that $56,517 in loans represents a substantially heavier burden than what comparable programs typically require. Parents should understand they're making a substantial financial commitment based on projected rather than proven outcomes.