Accounting at University of North Florida

UNF's accounting program delivers something rare: graduates who earn more than the national average while carrying less debt than typical. First-year accountants from this program earn $58,514—that's $4,800 above the national median and $6,700 above Florida's typical accounting graduate. The debt load of $22,615 translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.39, meaning graduates need less than five months of gross salary to cover their borrowing. This combination places UNF in the 60th percentile among Florida's 42 accounting programs, sitting comfortably behind flagship University of Florida but ahead of most state options.

The program shows steady career progression, with earnings climbing 13% to $66,355 by year four. For a university with a 62% admission rate and tuition advantages for Florida residents, these outcomes punch above their weight class. The moderate sample size suggests these numbers reflect established patterns rather than outliers.

For Florida families, this represents a solid return on investment—particularly if you're in-state and keeping costs low. Your child would be entering an accounting career with below-average debt and above-average earning potential, which is exactly the combination that makes early-career financial independence possible.