Broward College vs Valencia College
A side-by-side look at cost, graduate earnings, debt and return on investment. The better figure in each row is highlighted.
| Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL | Valencia College Orlando, FL | |
|---|---|---|
| ROI verdict | Break-even | Poor return |
| 10-year ROI | +54% | -157% |
| 10-year net gain | $33,023 | $-80,947 |
| Median earnings (5 yr) | $54,378 | $42,059 |
| Median earnings (1 yr) | $49,818 | $33,246 |
| Average net price | $14,506 | $12,037 |
| Median debt | $7,500 | $9,300 |
| Break-even | 6.5 yrs | — |
| Graduation rate | 39% | 48% |
| Admission rate | — | — |
Broward College
Break-even
+$33,023 over 10 years
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
Valencia College
Poor return
$-80,947 over 10 years
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.