Best Public Administration Degrees in Florida by ROI
Colleges in Florida ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Florida
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$102,595
Across Florida programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,739
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barry University
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$92,227 | $58,008 | $48,300 | $25,728 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Florida Atlantic University
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$61,528 | $50,624 | $21,054 | $19,804 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Central Florida
Grad rate: 75.4% |
-$98,687 | $43,145 | $22,819 | $22,453 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Florida International University
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$119,343 | $41,968 | $20,556 | $27,022 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Flagler College
Grad rate: 56.5% |
-$195,560 | $42,019 | $41,734 | $21,485 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Indian River State College
Grad rate: 44.4% |
-$213,836 | $33,661 | $11,764 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Southern Technical College
Grad rate: 49.7% |
-$244,496 | $35,365 | $27,949 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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