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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Flagler College #1359 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,158 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Flagler College in the 25.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Flagler College #1254 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Flagler College #1359 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 8.1 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's college in Saint Augustine, Florida, Flagler College enrolls roughly 2,391 undergraduates. Retention is 75.5% and the six-year graduation rate is 56.0%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Where Flagler College performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Flagler College #1254 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 15.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $52,031, placing Flagler College in the 11.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $8,158 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Flagler College in the 25.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Flagler College enrolls 29.1% Pell-eligible students and 28.0% first-generation college students, placing the institution in the 40.6 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 16.0 percentile, reflecting the institution's private tuition structure and the financial aid packages available to enrolled students. The composite is anchored in strong earnings outcomes; mobility outcomes sit in the 23.9 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Flagler College's published cost of attendance is $45,744. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $21,733, mid-low-income families pay around $23,129, middle-income families pay about $25,521, mid-high-income families pay approximately $29,663, and higher-income families pay roughly $37,909. Azimuth ranks Flagler College #1197 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,390; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. Flagler College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,031, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Flagler College is a strong fit for students interested in Business and related fields who want a small private college experience in FL. Its historic campus and focused program mix appeal to students seeking a personalized undergraduate environment. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $52,031, placing Flagler College in the 11.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $8,158 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 25.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The college serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students, with 29.1% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 28.0% identifying as first-generation. These figures track FL's regional labor market and represent meaningful returns relative to the state's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,626. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 80.8% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors Business and related fields. Students whose interests align with these areas will find the strongest outcomes.
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Public Administration
20 graduates
Political Science and Government
7 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
41 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
86 graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
31 graduates
Flagler College's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready undergraduate education. Business Administration is the largest program with 86 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Accounting, Design and Applied Arts, and Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 645 students annually, the institution concentrates strength in applied business, hospitality, and professional management fields. The earnings pattern reflects this applied-professional orientation.
Accounting leads with median earnings of $63,113 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $58,703, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at $53,353, English Language and Literature, General at $53,263, and Criminology at $48,913. The concentration of Business as 29% of the degree output, combined with Arts at 12% and Social Sciences at 10%, positions Flagler College as a career-focused institution where most graduates enter the workforce directly in hospitality, business administration, and management roles.
These programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates move directly into the labor market rather than pursuing graduate study. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how hospitality and business management fields align with regional and national labor-market demand, particularly in Florida's tourism and service sectors where Flagler College's location in Saint Augustine offers direct employer access and networking opportunities.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Culinary Institute Of America Similar quality tier (#36126 ranked) | NY | 91% | $47,475 | #36126 | Compare |
Concordia University-Nebraska Similar quality tier (#36127 ranked) | NE | 86% | $52,415 | #36127 | Compare |
Oglethorpe University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#36117 ranked) | GA | 88% | $55,232 | #36117 | Compare |
Taylor University Similar quality tier (#36116 ranked) | IN | 74% | $52,198 | #36116 | Compare |
Crown College Similar quality tier (#36115 ranked) | MN | 23% | $48,057 | #36115 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Flagler College's published cost of attendance is $45,744. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $21,733, mid-low-income families pay around $23,129, middle-income families pay about $25,521, mid-high-income families pay approximately $29,663, and higher-income families pay roughly $37,909.
Azimuth ranks Flagler College #1197 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,390; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures.
See the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. Flagler College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,031, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Flagler College earn median 4-year earnings of $52,031, placing Flagler College in the 11.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,158 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Flagler College in the 25.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Flagler College #1254 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Flagler College's concentration in business and professional fields.
Business Administration is the largest program with 86 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $58,703, and Azimuth ranks the program 0.9× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). Psychology, General follows with 83 graduates earning $47,078, while Accounting and Design and Applied Arts round out the core program mix with 41 and 39 graduates respectively.
The concentration in Business — representing the institution's primary academic focus — aligns with stable, employer-accessible career pathways that support the institution's above-average earnings outcomes.
