Is Florida Southern College worth it?
Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lakeland, Florida (midsize city). It awarded 852 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and accounting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,861
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,753
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,294
Average net price
$28,551
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
852
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
2,656
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,581 | $65,104 | 98 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $99,583 | $115,730 | 83 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,019 | $93,335 | 77 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $35,023 | $52,796 | 53 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,088 | $49,315 | 41 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,316 | $53,344 | 41 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $49,484 | $54,810 | 28 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $22,336 | $51,925 | 28 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,222 | $58,782 | 27 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's | $26,616 | $43,549 | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $70,996 | $96,708 | 26 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $61,287 | $62,793 | 21 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $36,669 | $72,480 | 21 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $46,418 | N/A | 20 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $39,713 | $49,829 | 19 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 100 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 58 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 35 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Accounting | Master's | 25 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 23 |
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Sources: federal figures for Florida Southern College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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