Everglades University ★ Hidden gem
Boca Raton, Florida · Private, nonprofit · 2,789 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr). Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,556 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,867 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,319 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,356 |
| $110k and up | $34,886 |
| All families (average) | $27,371 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | Bachelor's Degree | $36,960 | +$2,610 | clears the bar | $41,749 | 16 yrs |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's Degree | $90,526 | +$56,176 | clears the bar | $37,936 | 0.7 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $86,730 | +$52,380 | clears the bar | $34,329 | 0.7 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $47,518 | +$13,168 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 3.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $81,771 | +$47,421 | clears the bar | $35,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Master's Degree | $69,589 | +$35,239 | clears the bar | $46,629 | 1.3 yrs |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Bachelor's Degree | $61,850 | +$27,500 | clears the bar | $40,187 | 1.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 72% of students receive Pell grants · 61% 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.