Accounting at Florida National University-Main Campus

Hialeah, FL · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Accounting and Related Services

a compact campus enrolling 2,354 students in Hialeah, FL.

Program Analysis

Florida National University-Main Campus's Accounting graduates start at $41,019/yr — above the $35,807 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 13.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting's career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,110 represents roughly 7 months of the $41,019 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #121 of 176 Accounting programs, Florida National University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Accounting offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

59 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
59
Score
62
High End
Earnings $41,019/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (38% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$41K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
13.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 14
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$32,176
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,110
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,900
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Accounting graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Financial managers $161,700 +14.8% 50%
Financial risk specialists $106,000 +6.5% 47%
Financial and investment analysts $101,350 +5.7% 54%
Financial managers
$161,700
+14.8% growth 50% AI-proof
Financial risk specialists
$106,000
+6.5% growth 47% AI-proof
Financial and investment analysts
$101,350
+5.7% growth 54% AI-proof

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Accounting Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Accounting careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering business & office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida National University-Main Campus's Accounting program score?
This program scores 59/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Accounting programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting at Florida National University-Main Campus?
With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $429,149 in decade earnings vs $429,149 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Are there apprenticeship options for Accounting?
If Florida National University-Main Campus's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Accounting. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Accounting graduates from Florida National University-Main Campus find jobs?
With approximately 451,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Accounting offers a very large employment pool. Florida National University-Main Campus graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →