Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 45.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 49.6%
- Retention Rate
- 63.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,219
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 31:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 24.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master | $63,005 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $63,005 | $35,671 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Certificate | $55,964 | |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor | $55,042 | $32,908 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Certificate | $52,107 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $50,272 | $35,077 |
| Marketing. | Certificate | $49,436 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $42,905 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $41,565 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master | $41,136 | $38,253 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Master | $40,896 | $40,077 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $37,208 | $34,078 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor | $34,963 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Master | $34,704 | $35,399 |
| Journalism. | Master | $32,711 | $35,477 |
Outcomes Overview
Full Sail graduates carry a median debt of $27,000 into careers that typically start around $26,076 annually. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.04 means students borrow roughly what they'll earn in their first year. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 13% of typical starting salaries. Graduates often enter competitive entertainment fields like game development, film production, and audio engineering where entry-level positions are notoriously low-paying. The 10-year median earnings of $38,219 remain below the national average for college graduates. Only 24% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. While hands-on training opens doors to creative industries, the financial mathematics present challenges. This represents a weak return on investment for most students.