Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Florida

University of Florida's Management Sciences program starts graduates slightly below the national median at $60,290, but what happens next is striking: earnings jump 39% to nearly $84,000 by year four. That trajectory outpaces typical career growth and suggests graduates are landing roles with clear advancement potential—a meaningful advantage for a program that costs less than $19,000 in student debt.

Within Florida, this program holds its own at the 60th percentile, sitting between Florida State's stronger initial placement and Jacksonville's much lower outcomes. The debt picture is particularly favorable: UF's $18,625 median sits well below both the national median ($23,250) and creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.31—meaning graduates can pay off loans with roughly four months of first-year salary. At a selective public university (24% admission rate), students are getting quantitative training at a reasonable price point.

The moderate sample size warrants some caution, but the overall pattern is clear: this program may not deliver the highest starting salary in Florida, but the combination of manageable debt and strong earnings growth makes it a solid investment. Parents should feel confident their student can handle the modest debt load while building toward higher mid-career earnings.