Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 58.9%
- Retention Rate
- 67.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,232
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $239/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $113,354 | $228,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $60,689 | $33,225 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $54,996 | $24,979 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $22,750 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $42,682 | $43,318 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $42,682 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $40,392 | $28,089 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $39,523 | $23,616 |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $36,668 | $19,303 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $36,151 | $51,043 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $32,925 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor | $32,382 | $25,279 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $28,598 | $22,844 |
Outcomes Overview
PBA graduates enter the workforce with median debt of $22,500 and earn $49,232 after ten years. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 sits below the concerning 1.0 threshold that financial experts warn against. Monthly loan payments of $239 consume about 5.8% of typical graduate income, which falls within the manageable range. The 96.1% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes, particularly for nursing and business majors who dominate the graduate pipeline. Many alumni find work in Florida's growing healthcare sector or join faith-based organizations nationwide. With relatively low debt burdens and solid earning potential in high-demand fields, PBA delivers an average return on investment.