Chamberlain University-Florida
Jacksonville, Florida · Private For-Profit · 90.9% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 74/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Chamberlain University-Florida earns a Fair Value ROI score of 74 - notably high for a for-profit institution and driven almost entirely by its singular focus on nursing. Median earnings of $69,800 six years out (rising to $92,405 by year ten) reflect the strong wages registered nurses command in Florida's healthcare market. The 4.6-year payback period and 0.3 debt-to-earnings ratio both score in the mid-90s, indicating that graduates who finish recoup their investment quickly. The catch is huge: completion rate is just 33.3%, scoring a dismal 13 out of 100. Two-thirds of students who enroll do not graduate, leaving them with debt and no degree. Net price of $31,269 substantially exceeds the $19,975 tuition, indicating heavy fees and limited grant aid - and four-year cost reaches $125,076. Median debt of $20,919 is moderate, but the 66.5% three-year repayment rate suggests many borrowers struggle. As of 2024-2025 Scorecard data, Chamberlain works extraordinarily well for the third of students who graduate and dismally for the two-thirds who don't. Selectivity and completion risk dominate the decision here.
The data raises concerns about Chamberlain University-Florida
These metrics fall below the thresholds most financial advisors recommend for a sound college investment. Review them carefully before committing.
- 6-year graduation rate33.3% - Well below the 60% national average. Non-completion is the fastest route to negative ROI.
Chamberlain University-Florida
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $19,975/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $19,975/yr |
| Average net price | $31,269/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $125,076 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $92,405 |
| Median earnings (6yr post-entry) | $69,800 |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,919 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $222 |
| Estimated payback period | 4.6 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 33.3% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 821 |
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: $19,975/year. Here's the part that matters - almost nobody pays that. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $31,269/year, or roughly $125,076 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 $27,474/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
Most students borrow to get here. The median graduate leaves owing $20,919 in federal loans, which works out to about $222 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Hold that up against the $92,405 the typical graduate earns ten years out: the debt-to-earnings ratio comes to 0.30, 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 | $27,474 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $32,827 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $27,717 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $37,182 |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families under $30,000 pay $27,474 net - a daunting figure against an income floor of $30,000 or less. Over four years that exceeds $109,000. The reward, if the student graduates, is $69,800 in median earnings six years out. The math works for completers but the 33% completion rate means a Pell-eligible student here is statistically more likely to leave with debt than a degree.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income families ($48,001-$75,000) pay $27,717 - lower than the $30,001-$48,000 bracket's $32,827, an inverted pattern worth flagging. The aid formula appears non-monotonic across income bands. Four-year cost lands near $111,000. For nursing-bound students who complete, the financial case is solid; for everyone else, the risk-adjusted math is rough.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Higher-income families ($75,001-$110,000) pay $37,182 - the highest bracket on the table, and the $110,001-plus tier is not reported. Four-year cost approaches $149,000 for this band. Even with strong nursing wages, paying full freight here is harder to justify than at a community college nursing program or state-school BSN. Selectivity-free admission plus low completion makes this a risky full-pay bet.
Earnings by Major
Top 1 most popular majors at Chamberlain University-Florida with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $96,132 | C+ |
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
Registered Nursing is essentially the entire institution, graduating 280 students annually. First-year median earnings of $83,188 climb to $96,132 by year four - excellent wages reflecting Florida's tight nursing market. Median debt of $39,146 is substantially above the school-wide median of $20,919, suggesting nursing students borrow more (likely because the program runs longer and includes more clinical fees). Debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.471 and ROI grade of C+ indicate the math works but isn't extraordinary - a comparable state-school BSN often produces lower debt with similar earnings.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 62.3% | 52.0% |
| 3-year repayment | 66.5% | 62.0% |
| 5-year repayment | 65.0% | 68.0% |
| 7-year repayment | 69.6% | 72.0% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Chamberlain University-Florida’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2023).
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
| Acceptance rate | 90.9% |
| Enrollment | 821 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 54.2% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,080 |
Chamberlain admits 90.9% of applicants, an essentially open-admission policy. SAT and ACT data are not reported - typical for a for-profit nursing program that uses entrance exams like TEAS or HESI instead. The combination of near-universal admission and 33% completion is the warning signal: students enroll without academic vetting, then a majority don't make it through the rigorous nursing coursework and licensure prep.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Chamberlain's peers include sister campuses Chamberlain University-Arizona and Chamberlain University-Nevada, plus other for-profits like South University-West Palm Beach, Full Sail University, and West Coast University-Texas. Within this set Chamberlain's nursing-driven ROI score of 74 outperforms most for-profit peers, which typically land in the 40-60 range. The earnings advantage comes from the regulated nursing labor market, not from for-profit education quality per se - graduates of any accredited RN program earn similarly.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Florida (this school) | 74 | $31,269 | $92,405 |
| 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
Chamberlain-Florida fits adult learners and career-changers specifically committed to becoming registered nurses, who can handle the academic rigor and aren't dependent on residential campus life. Enrollment of 821 is moderate; Pell rate of 54.2% is high, indicating a working-class student body taking on real risk. The data tells a stark fit story: students who complete earn $83,188 in year one (the nursing program median); students who don't are saddled with debt. Honest self-assessment of academic readiness matters more here than at most schools.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
Chamberlain University-Florida is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $31,269 a year after aid ($125,076 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $92,405 a decade out, the cost takes about 4.6 years to earn back. That's roughly average - not a bargain, not a mistake.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates, manageable debt relative to earnings. What to keep an eye on: its 33.3% graduation rate, concerning loan repayment rates.
On debt, you can breathe a little easier here. A median $20,919 owed against $92,405 in annual earnings is very manageable - comfortably inside the advisor rule of thumb that total debt should not exceed first-year salary.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
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.