Business Administration, Management and Operations at Warner University

Warner University's business program starts graduates at $37,841—roughly $7,000 below Florida's median and landing in just the 25th percentile among the state's 93 business programs. While the $30,750 debt load is manageable relative to that first-year salary, you're paying near the national median debt for significantly below-average earnings. The 26% earnings growth to $47,621 by year four helps close the gap somewhat, but even then graduates remain $15,000 behind Florida's top business programs.

The context matters here: with 53% of students on Pell grants and a 937 average SAT, Warner serves students who may have fewer college options. For families in that position, the program does deliver a business degree at a debt level that won't be crushing. However, if your child can gain admission elsewhere in Florida—particularly at public universities—the earnings gap is substantial enough to warrant serious consideration of alternatives.

This is a case where the in-state comparison tells the real story. Warner's business program produces earnings that trail three-quarters of Florida's similar programs, in a state where business degrees typically launch graduates into solid middle-income careers. If Warner is the accessible option for your family, the debt won't derail your child's financial future, but expect them to start behind their Florida peers and play catch-up for years.