Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, Florida · Public · 10,176 undergraduates
Of 33 programs with reported earnings, 25 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 8 fall short. Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,819 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,187 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,372 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,071 |
| $110k and up | $12,050 |
| All families (average) | $7,177 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,774 | +$8,424 | clears the bar | $6,750 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $52,532 | +$18,182 | clears the bar | $15,071 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,355 | +$46,005 | clears the bar | $11,222 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,695 | +$22,345 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,166 | +$56,816 | clears the bar | $12,781 | 0.2 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,232 | -$4,118 | falls short | $5,500 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,105 | +$20,755 | clears the bar | $4,446 | 0.2 yrs |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,737 | +$27,387 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $78,836 | +$44,486 | clears the bar | $10,406 | 0.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,448 | -$2,902 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,619 | +$16,269 | clears the bar | $17,073 | 1 yr |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,001 | +$20,651 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,464 | +$16,114 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $44,934 | +$10,584 | clears the bar | $10,578 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $52,331 | +$17,981 | clears the bar | $9,611 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 33 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.