Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 17,678 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,696 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 57.8%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $26,125, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.52x. The average net price after financial aid is $30,498 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Registered Nursing, Health Services Administration, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,696
Graduation Rate
57.8%
Median Debt
$26,125
Average Net Price
$30,498
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.65x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.52x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
17,678
Admission Rate
97.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$25,056
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,056
Pell Grant Rate
57.3%
Federal Loan Rate
71.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$29,143
Income $30K–$48K
$30,272
Income $48K–$75K
$32,174
Income $110K+
$36,775
Student Demographics
Women
74.3%
White
19.6%
Black
17.4%
Hispanic
29.5%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
1.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
30.1%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship (Preaccredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools — Medical Assistant Education (MAAB) - Private schools and programs (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (76)
Bachelor (26)
Master (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $63,875 | 196 |
| Psychology | $49,098 | 171 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $69,452 | 90 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $54,823 | 88 |
| Registered Nursing | $124,555 | 75 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $64,691 | 15 |
| Educational Administration | $67,066 | 14 |
| Accounting | $90,616 | 13 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | $59,025 | 10 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $125,514 | Not reported |
Doctoral (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic | Not reported | 48 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 14 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 6 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Educational Administration | $80,618 | 4 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 3 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 21 |
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $39,852 | 666 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $61,608 | 613 |
| Registered Nursing | $81,721 | 507 |
| Health Services Administration | $36,127 | 427 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,189 | 224 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $51,977 | 171 |
| Public Health | $44,350 | 85 |
| Legal Support Services | $47,220 | 72 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $41,540 | 66 |
| Business Administration & Management | $45,828 | 64 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 61 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,731 | 49 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $61,491 | 48 |
| Accounting | $49,543 | 48 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | $49,048 | 41 |
| Security & Protective Services | $40,374 | 40 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $29,280 | 18 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 17 |
| Homeland Security | $57,706 | 13 |
| Sports & Fitness | $35,403 | 4 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 120 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations | Bachelor | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Master | 2 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Master | 2 |
| Educational Assessment | Master | 2 |
| Educational Administration | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Florida
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