Business/Managerial Economics at University of North Florida

The small sample size here is a red flag, but the available data suggests UNF's Business Economics program underperforms more selective alternatives in Florida. While graduates start at $42,357—about $5,000 below the state median—the debt load of $17,750 is manageable. The real concern is that even with solid 34% earnings growth by year four, these graduates still trail both state and national benchmarks significantly, landing in just the 12th percentile nationally.

Within Florida, this program sits squarely at the median for debt but performs below average on earnings, ranking in the 40th percentile. Compare this to UCF, where similar programs produce $47,648 first-year earners, or University of Miami at $63,662. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 is respectable, meaning graduates should be able to manage their loans, but they're starting from a lower baseline than peers at comparable Florida institutions.

For families considering this program, the manageable debt is the main positive. However, with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers may not be reliable. If your student has admission offers from UCF or other Florida state schools with Business Economics programs, those deserve serious consideration given the earnings advantage. At UNF, this degree won't bury students in debt, but it appears to leave them behind their in-state peers in earning potential.