AdventHealth University
Orlando, Florida · Private Nonprofit
ROI Score: 63/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
AdventHealth University earns a Fair Value tier with an overall ROI score of 63 out of 100 under our methodology. AHU's earnings outcomes are genuinely impressive: median 10-year earnings of $72,282, a 30.9% premium over high school graduates (sub-score 68), and a fast 7-year payback period (sub-score 83). Median debt of $24,590 against the strong earnings produces a healthy 0.46 debt-to-earnings ratio (sub-score 80). What drags AHU's score is a striking 38.9% completion rate (sub-score 19) and a mediocre 67.9% three-year repayment rate (sub-score 34). Tuition is $21,420 per year, but the average net price climbs to $30,135 - net price exceeds tuition because room/board/fees pile on top with limited aid. AHU is a small, faith-based health sciences university affiliated with the AdventHealth hospital system; its students who finish do extremely well financially because they're funneled directly into healthcare jobs. The big risk is the completion rate: more than 6 in 10 students do not graduate, leaving them with debt and no credential.
How AdventHealth University scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- 6-year graduation rate38.9% - The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our score, since a degree that is not finished rarely pays back.
AdventHealth University
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $21,420/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $21,420/yr |
| Average net price | $30,135/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $120,540 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $72,282 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $53,500 |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,590 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $261 |
| Estimated payback period | 7 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 38.9% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,361 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $21,420/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $30,135/year, or roughly $120,540 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $28,845/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $33,900/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $24,590, which works out to about $261 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($53,500) and comes to 0.46, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $28,845 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $30,782 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $27,569 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $35,158 |
| $110,001+ | $33,900 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Net price brackets here have notable irregularities. Families earning under $30,000 pay $28,845, while $30,001-$48,000 actually pays MORE ($30,782) - and $48,001-$75,000 drops to $27,569. The 75,001-110,000 bracket then jumps to $35,158, and 110,000-plus drops back to $33,900. This non-monotonic pattern likely reflects small enrollment counts in some brackets producing unstable averages. Low-income families face roughly $115,000 over four years - substantial, with the completion-rate risk on top.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income families ($48,001-$75,000) pay $27,569 per year, while $75,001-$110,000 jumps to $35,158. The bracket inversion between $48,001-$75,000 and $30,001-$48,000 is unusual. Middle-income families face $110,000-$141,000 over four years; with strong earnings outcomes for those who complete, the math can work for committed nursing students.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning above $110,000 pay $33,900 per year, or roughly $136,000 over four years. For a nursing student with the discipline to complete and the AdventHealth network for placement, this can pencil out - the $87,330 four-year nursing earnings recoup the cost reasonably quickly.
Earnings by Major
Top 4 most popular majors at AdventHealth University with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $87,330 | C+ |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $51,967 | D |
| Biology | $58,386 | B |
| Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment | $82,600 | B |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Nursing is overwhelmingly AHU's largest program with 180 graduates per year. Median first-year earnings of $71,026 and four-year earnings of $87,330 are excellent. Median debt of $33,416 produces a 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio and a C+ ROI grade - the heavy debt is the main thing holding this back from B territory. The AdventHealth hospital system affiliation provides direct clinical and employment pipelines; this is the program that makes AHU's value proposition coherent.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services General graduates 12 students per year with a D ROI grade. Median first-year earnings of just $29,287 against $27,166 of debt produce a 0.928 debt-to-earnings ratio. This is a stark contrast with the school's nursing program - a generalist health sciences credential without specialized clinical certification produces weak outcomes. Students should target a specific clinical pathway rather than this generalist track.
Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment
Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment graduates just 4 students per year but produces a B ROI grade with median first-year earnings of $77,225 and four-year earnings of $82,600 against $32,625 of debt (0.422 debt-to-earnings ratio). This small specialized track likely funnels into specific clinical roles like radiologic technology or sonography where AHU's hospital affiliation provides excellent placement.
Biology
Biology graduates 5 students per year with four-year earnings of $58,386 and $23,707 of debt, producing a 0.406 debt-to-earnings ratio and a B ROI grade. First-year earnings are not reported. The strong four-year figure likely reflects students progressing into healthcare graduate programs (PA, DPT, medical school) where AHU's hospital network provides advantages. As a stand-alone bachelor's, biology earnings would be much weaker.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 62.4% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 67.9% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 63.9% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 70.9% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How AdventHealth University’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Enrollment | 1,361 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 36.8% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,875 |
Admission rate is not reported in current Scorecard data, and SAT/ACT mid-ranges are also unavailable - consistent with a specialized health sciences university that admits primarily on prerequisite coursework and clinical fit rather than traditional undergraduate testing. The 38.9% completion rate suggests that whatever the admit standard is, many students do not make it through the demanding clinical curricula. Prospective students should evaluate the academic rigor of nursing and allied health programs honestly and ensure they have the prerequisite preparation.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth University (this school) | 63 | $30,135 | $72,282 |
| Chamberlain University-Ohio | 73 | $31,544 | $92,405 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 73 | $32,209 | $92,405 |
| West Coast University-Ontario | 71 | $49,590 | $102,672 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 69 | $11,212 | $72,529 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | 64 | $18,540 | $61,480 |
Who Thrives Here
AHU fits a very specific student: someone committed to a healthcare career, especially nursing, with the academic preparation and discipline to handle clinical coursework. Enrollment is 1,361, the Pell rate is 36.8% (moderate), and the AdventHealth hospital system affiliation provides direct clinical placements and post-graduation employment pipelines. Strongest fit: nursing students who can leverage the hospital system's recruiting. Weak fit: students unsure of their healthcare commitment - the 38.9% completion rate suggests many students enroll without the focus required to finish, and they bear the financial cost without the credential.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
AdventHealth University is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $30,135 a year after aid ($120,540 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $72,282 a decade out, the cost takes about 7 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
What it has going for it: manageable debt relative to earnings. What to keep an eye on: its 38.9% graduation rate, a three-year loan repayment rate of 67.9% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%).
Median debt of $24,590 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $53,500 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
AdventHealth University: Common Questions
Is AdventHealth University worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether AdventHealth University is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 63/100 on our ROI scale. At $30,135 a year after aid ($120,540 over four years) against $72,282 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 7 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does AdventHealth University cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $30,135 a year, or roughly $120,540 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do AdventHealth University graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $72,282 ten years after enrolling, roughly $30,482 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off AdventHealth University?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 7 years for AdventHealth University. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do AdventHealth University graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $24,590, against average earnings of $53,500 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at AdventHealth University?
The six-year graduation rate is 38.9%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.