DeVry University-Florida
Orlando, Florida · Private For-Profit
ROI Score: 21/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
DeVry University-Florida lands at an ROI score of 21 out of 100, placing it firmly in the Below Benchmark tier. The numbers tell a tough story: a 33.3% completion rate means two of every three entering students do not finish, and median earnings 10 years after entry sit at just $45,987, barely above what a typical high school graduate earns in Florida. With a $29,477 net price and a roughly $117,908 four-year sticker, the implied payback period stretches to 23.5 years before tuition pays itself back through earnings premium alone. Median federal debt of $24,807 against early-career earnings drives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66, and only about 55% of borrowers are reducing their loan principal three years out. The for-profit Orlando campus charges the same $17,408 tuition to in-state and out-of-state students, but no Pell-eligible discount appears in the income brackets the Scorecard reports. The combination of low completion, weak earnings premium, and a high net price even for the lowest-income bracket is what pulls every sub-score below 40 and keeps this profile in red.
How DeVry University-Florida 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.
- ROI Score21/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
- 6-year graduation rate33.3% - 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.
- Payback period23.5 years - The median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
DeVry University-Florida
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $17,408/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $17,408/yr |
| Average net price | $29,477/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $117,908 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $45,987 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $37,600 |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,807 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $263 |
| Estimated payback period | 23.5 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 33.3% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 109 |
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: $17,408/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 $29,477/year, or roughly $117,908 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 $29,477/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $24,807, which works out to about $263 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($37,600) and comes to 0.66, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
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 | $29,477 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | N/A |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning $0-$30,000 face a $29,477 net price after aid, which is higher than the published in-state tuition of $17,408. That inversion means federal Pell and state grants are not closing the gap on room, board, and fees enough to make this affordable for the lowest-income bracket. Pairing a 33% completion rate with that net price means most low-income students will leave with debt and no degree.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Net price data for the $30,001-$48,000, $48,001-$75,000, and $75,001-$110,000 brackets is not reported in current Scorecard data, so middle-income families cannot model true out-of-pocket cost from this profile. Assume the published $29,477 figure is a floor, since middle-income students typically receive less institutional aid than the lowest bracket.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Net price for households above $110,000 is not reported, but at a for-profit with limited merit aid, expect close-to-sticker pricing of roughly $29,000+ per year.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at DeVry University-Florida with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $68,231 | D |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $71,675 | D |
| Business Administration and Management | $68,126 | D |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,470 | F |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $83,322 | D |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $73,884 | D |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,752 | F |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $47,440 | F |
| Computer Engineering | $86,645 | - |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $88,911 | D |
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.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
The largest program by graduate count (36 grads) earns a D ROI grade. Median first-year earnings of $55,102 rise to $68,231 by year four, which sounds reasonable until you see the $46,797 median debt and 0.849 debt-to-earnings ratio. Borrowers are taking on roughly 85 cents of debt for every dollar of early-career earnings, which is the threshold above which standard repayment plans typically require income-driven relief. Better business ROI is widely available at Florida public regionals.
Computer Systems Analysis
Eleven graduates earn a D grade with $51,805 first-year earnings climbing to $71,675 by year four. The four-year earnings number is genuinely competitive, but $46,000 in median debt against a 0.888 debt-to-earnings ratio means a decade of payments before this credential breaks even.
Business Administration and Management
Ten graduates from this program post $57,020 in first-year earnings and $68,126 by year four, with a 0.828 debt-to-earnings ratio and a D grade. The earnings curve is reasonable for a business credential, but the $47,236 median debt is the binding constraint.
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Six graduates earn an F grade. Median first-year earnings of $43,316 against $54,705 in median debt produce a 1.263 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning every borrower owes more than 12 months of gross pay on day one.
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
A single recent graduate earned $60,540 in year one and $73,884 by year four with a D grade and 0.793 debt-to-earnings ratio. Earnings are decent for the field, but with only one graduate in the cohort the result is essentially anecdotal, and $48,014 in median debt still pushes payback far past a decade.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 44.4% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 55.4% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 41.5% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 47.9% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How DeVry University-Florida’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2013-2024).
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 | 109 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 62.2% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $9,587 |
Students should not interpret easy admission as a green light: the 33.3% completion rate is the more meaningful selectivity signal here, and it suggests the academic match and financial fit screen out far more students after enrollment than admissions ever does upfront.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-Florida (this school) | 21 | $29,477 | $45,987 |
| Strayer University-Florida | 24 | $16,064 | $40,092 |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | 23 | $23,066 | $36,909 |
| DeVry University-Ohio | 23 | $25,001 | $45,987 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | 21 | $20,252 | $43,418 |
| DeVry University-Georgia | 20 | $28,229 | $45,987 |
Head-to-Head ROI Comparisons
See DeVry University-Florida side by side with similar schools on ROI, cost, earnings, and debt.
Who Thrives Here
With only 109 students enrolled and a 62.2% Pell grant rate, DeVry-Florida draws a small, heavily Pell-eligible, mostly working-adult population in the Orlando market. Students who already have employer tuition benefits, transfer credits, or a clear technical role waiting on the other side of a credential can sometimes make the math work, particularly in the Computer Systems Analysis and Electrical Engineering Technologies programs.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, DeVry University-Florida scores 21/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $29,477 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $45,987 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at about 23.5 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 33.3% graduation rate, a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66 (median across the schools we score: 0.61), a three-year loan repayment rate of 55.4% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%), a long payback period.
Median debt of $24,807 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $37,600 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. Your major - and how much you borrow - really matters.
DeVry University-Florida: Common Questions
Is DeVry University-Florida worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. DeVry University-Florida scores 21/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $29,477 a year after aid against $45,987 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at about 23.5 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does DeVry University-Florida 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 $29,477 a year, or roughly $117,908 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 DeVry University-Florida graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $45,987 ten years after enrolling, roughly $4,187 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 DeVry University-Florida?
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 23.5 years for DeVry University-Florida. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do DeVry University-Florida graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $24,807, against average earnings of $37,600 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. How much you borrow really matters.
What is the graduation rate at DeVry University-Florida?
The six-year graduation rate is 33.3%. 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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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.