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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Jacksonville University #606 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,689 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Jacksonville University in the 91.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Jacksonville University #271 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Jacksonville University's composite ranking reflects its position as a private institution delivering meaningful financial outcomes for graduates relative to cost. The university's 91.1 percentile performance for earnings beyond expectations demonstrates its ability to support students into careers that outperform peers at comparable institutions.
Azimuth ranks Jacksonville University #606 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 59.6 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville University enrolls roughly 2,930 undergraduates. Retention stands at 74.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 50.6%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential private institution. Jacksonville University draws strength from return on investment and a concentrated program portfolio anchored in health fields. Azimuth ranks Jacksonville University #271 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 81.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $77,058, placing Jacksonville University in the 80.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's dominant program family — Health — aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support consistent post-graduation earnings. Access and affordability represent the lower-ranked pillars in the composite. Jacksonville University sits in the 67.7 percentile for access and the 36.2 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 30.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 35.6% are first-generation college students, reflecting a selective enrollment posture typical of private master's universities. Mobility outcomes sit in the 12.2 percentile, indicating that while graduates achieve solid earnings, the institution's access-to-outcomes pipeline differs from institutions with broader low-income enrollment and stronger upward-mobility metrics.
Jacksonville University's published cost of attendance is $63,969. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families see a net price of approximately $21,893, middle-income families pay around $23,974, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,653. Azimuth ranks Jacksonville University #910 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Jacksonville University structures aid through need-based and merit pathways. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to financial aid, though families should understand that net price and sticker price can differ substantially — comparing net price across institutions provides a clearer picture of actual out-of-pocket cost than headline sticker price alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,267; 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. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $77,058, median federal debt of $22,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Jacksonville University is a strong fit for students interested in health-related fields who want a private university experience in FL. The institution's program mix is concentrated in Health, representing 15% of graduates. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $77,058, placing Jacksonville University in the 80.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $13,689 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 91.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls students from a range of backgrounds, with 30.7% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 35.6% being first-generation students. This access profile combines with a 43.3% Pell graduation rate to support upward mobility. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 56.9% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health professions over other fields. Students whose interests align with these areas will find strong outcomes relative to FL's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,626.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
272 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
19 graduates
Psychology, General
33 graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
27 graduates
Marketing
16 graduates
Jacksonville University's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 272 graduates, followed by Air Transportation, Kinesiology, Psychology, General, and Business Administration.
The institution's Health concentration reflects its regional positioning as a private university serving students pursuing stable, credential-based careers in healthcare and related fields. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in health and business-adjacent programs.
Nursing graduates earn median four-year earnings of $89,191 with 272 graduates, while Finance delivers $70,456 for 19 graduates. Psychology, General and Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods round out the higher-earning programs, with graduates earning $62,622 and $61,660 respectively.
These outcomes reflect the labor-market demand for healthcare professionals and the direct-to-workforce pathway that characterizes most health-professions degrees. The program portfolio emphasizes fields where four-year earnings directly reflect workforce entry and early-career compensation.
Health-professions programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter stable, geographically distributed labor markets immediately after degree completion. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Jacksonville University's dominant program families align with national labor-market demand in healthcare and related sectors.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
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Marymount University Higher acceptance rate (23.2 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | VA | 81% | $67,516 | Compare |
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University Of Florida Same state (66 miles away) with similar earnings | FL | 64% | $71,588 | Compare |
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Bates College Similar quality tier (#15694 ranked) | ME | 13% | $69,498 | #15694 | Compare |
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Carleton College Similar quality tier (#15712 ranked) | MN | 20% | $75,525 | #15712 | Compare |
Simmons University Similar quality tier (#15715 ranked) | MA | 70% | $63,494 | #15715 | Compare |
Clarkson University Similar quality tier (#15720 ranked) | NY | 77% | $89,696 | #15720 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Jacksonville University's published cost of attendance is $63,969. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families see a net price of approximately $21,893, middle-income families pay around $23,974, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,653.
Azimuth ranks Jacksonville University #910 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Jacksonville University structures aid through need-based and merit pathways. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to financial aid, though families should understand that [net price and sticker price can differ substantially](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) — comparing net price across institutions provides a clearer picture of actual out-of-pocket cost than headline sticker price alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,267; 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.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $77,058, median federal debt of $22,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 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 Jacksonville University earn median 4-year earnings of $77,058, placing Jacksonville University in the 80.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,689 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Jacksonville University in the 91.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Jacksonville University #271 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Jacksonville University's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 272 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $89,191, representing 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 40 students with median 4-year earnings of $52,065, at 1.0× the field benchmark, while Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the institution's primary program portfolio with 33 and 33 graduates respectively.
These programs anchor Jacksonville University's career outcomes and reflect the institution's focus on Health as the dominant program family.
