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Florida · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 7,171 undergraduate students. 193 programs in the federal Field-of-Study dataset.

UNITID 136215 · OPEID 001509 · IPEDS HDVINTAGE · COLLEGE SCORECARD · 2025-05 · HISTORY 1996–2024
ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

What the data flags at Nova Southeastern University

Short-arc shifts (recent 3-year window), peer outliers, earnings trend breaks, completion drops, enrollment cliffs, and debt-to-earnings warnings — surfaced deterministically from the federal record. Multi-decade shifts are reported separately in the Long Arc section, since 25-year tuition drift isn't really an anomaly.

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE+12%

In-state tuition

In-state tuition at Nova Southeastern University rose 12% between 2021 and 2024 ($34.6k → $38.7k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER-100%

3-year cohort default rate

3-year cohort default rate at Nova Southeastern University fell 100% between 2021 and 2024 (0.6% → 0.0%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE+12%

Out-of-state tuition

Out-of-state tuition at Nova Southeastern University rose 12% between 2021 and 2024 ($34.6k → $38.7k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER+10%

Undergraduate enrollment

Undergraduate enrollment at Nova Southeastern University rose 10% between 2021 and 2024 (6.6k → 7.2k).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

The numbers, vs. Florida

Each tile compares this institution to the Florida median for the same metric. Sub-line shows the comparison value, not an interpretation. Sparklines trace the federally available history.

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 10Y
$59,209+2% · 6→10y
Florida median $36,288
MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y
$58,153
Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry
COMPLETION · 150%
64.3%+53% · '02→'24
Florida median 65.6%
MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT
$16,985+131% · '97→'20
At program completion
UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
7,171+95% · '96→'24
latest IPEDS
RETENTION
76.4%+13% · '04→'24
first-time, full-time
ADMISSION RATE
72.7%-1% · '01→'24
latest cohort
IN-STATE TUITION
$37,080+212% · '00→'24
out-of-state $37,080
SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How earnings spread, 4 to 10 years after entry

Treasury tax-record earnings for federally aided students who first enrolled at this institution. Each point is a horizon from the most-recent vintage. Single median per horizon (no p25/p75 publishing).

ALL FEDERALLY AIDED STUDENTS · TAX-RECORD EARNINGSVINTAGE 2025-05
Earnings widen with time post-entry. Selection: federal-aid recipients only — not all graduates.Methodology →
SECTION 03 · DEBT-TO-EARNINGS

What loans cost relative to earnings

Annual debt service as a share of median earnings 10 years after entry, computed under federal Direct loan terms (10-year fixed at 6%). The 8% line is the gainful-employment threshold from federal regulation; above 12% has historically been considered “failing” under prior rule cycles.

Institution-wide

3.8%
0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $16,985 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $59,209 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Ten-plus year arc

Federally available history. Coverage varies by metric — IPEDS publishes some series only after 2009 and others only before.

UNDERGRAD · 1996–20247,240
7,2403,71619962024
Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF
COMPLETION 150% · 2002–202463.3%
64%36%20022024
150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR
MEDIAN DEBT · 1997–2020$24,250
$25,000$5,69419972020
Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD
COMPLETION · 150% · 2002→2024+53%

Nova Southeastern University · completion · 150% rose

41.5% → 63.3%

COMPLETION · 100% · 2002→2024+74%

Nova Southeastern University · completion · 100% rose

31.7% → 55.2%

RETENTION · 2004→2024+13%

Nova Southeastern University · retention rose

67.0% → 75.6%

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT · 1996→2024+95%

Nova Southeastern University · undergrad enrollment rose

3,716 → 7,240

IN-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+212%

Nova Southeastern University · in-state tuition rose

$12,400 → $38,700

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+212%

Nova Southeastern University · out-of-state tuition rose

$12,400 → $38,700

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997→2020+131%

Nova Southeastern University · median debt rose

$10,500 → $24,250

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2011→2024-100%

Nova Southeastern University · cohort default rate fell

3.5% → 0.0%

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_10YR · 2007→2020+21%

Nova Southeastern University · earnings_median_10yr rose

$49,100 → $59,209

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_8YR · 2005→2020+23%

Nova Southeastern University · earnings_median_8yr rose

$46,000 → $56,527

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_6YR · 2003→2020+31%

Nova Southeastern University · earnings_median_6yr rose

$44,500 → $58,153

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Ranked by 5-year earnings

Each row is one (CIP × credential) program reported by the institution in College Scorecard's Field-of-Study data. Cohort floor is 30 students; below this, federal data is suppressed.

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.CIP 5105 · Graduate/Professional Certificate$246,84150 gradsMedicine.CIP 5112 · Doctoral Degree$205,088—Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.CIP 5108 · Master's Degree$183,98163 gradsInformation Science/Studies.CIP 1104 · Doctoral Degree$178,44421 gradsDentistry.CIP 5104 · Doctoral Degree$140,547—Computer Science.CIP 1107 · Master's Degree$137,62716 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Doctoral Degree$133,9909 gradsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.CIP 5120 · Doctoral Degree$133,0994 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.CIP 5109 · Master's Degree$127,336233 gradsOptometry.CIP 5117 · Doctoral Degree$117,355—Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Master's Degree$114,249202 gradsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.CIP 5100 · Doctoral Degree$112,31551 gradsInformation Science/Studies.CIP 1104 · Master's Degree$109,80145 gradsPhysiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.CIP 2609 · Doctoral Degree$107,965—Computer and Information Sciences, General.CIP 1101 · Master's Degree$105,01723 gradsClinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.CIP 4228 · Doctoral Degree$101,58810 gradsInternational Business.CIP 5211 · Master's Degree$99,32319 gradsLaw.CIP 2201 · First Professional Degree$98,926194 gradsCommunication Disorders Sciences and Services.CIP 5102 · Doctoral Degree$97,163—Educational Administration and Supervision.CIP 1304 · Doctoral Degree$93,9200 gradsMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.CIP 5115 · Doctoral Degree$93,47415 gradsTaxation.CIP 5216 · Master's Degree$92,2712 gradsFinance and Financial Management Services.CIP 5208 · Bachelor's Degree$87,86829 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Bachelor's Degree$87,721403 grads
Showing top 24 of 64 ranked programs.193 TOTAL PROGRAMS
SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

64 programs with earnings, grouped

Programs are grouped by 2-digit CIP family. Programs without reported earnings are hidden to keep the list focused.

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES · CIP 11

Information Science/Studies.Master's Degree$109,80145 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, General.Master's Degree$105,01723 gradsInformation Science/Studies.Doctoral Degree$178,44421 gradsComputer Science.Master's Degree$137,62716 grads

EDUCATION · CIP 13

Education, General.Doctoral Degree$86,029291 gradsEducational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree$74,994133 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree$59,63484 gradsCurriculum and Instruction.Master's Degree$63,43537 gradsSpecial Education and Teaching.Master's Degree$56,50833 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree$65,20122 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's Degree$52,7269 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Doctoral Degree$46,2993 gradsEducational Administration and Supervision.Doctoral Degree$93,9200 gradsStudent Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree$58,9830 grads

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES · CIP 19

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Master's Degree$60,71162 grads

LEGAL PROFESSIONS · CIP 22

Law.First Professional Degree$98,926194 gradsLegal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.Master's Degree$78,29369 gradsNon-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).Bachelor's Degree$59,45011 grads

LIBERAL ARTS & GENERAL STUDIES · CIP 24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's Degree$52,59918 grads

BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES · CIP 26

Biology, General.Bachelor's Degree$65,902233 gradsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Master's Degree$58,90018 gradsPhysiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Doctoral Degree$107,965—

MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES · CIP 30

Dispute Resolution.Doctoral Degree$87,35723 grads

PARKS, RECREATION & FITNESS · CIP 31

Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's Degree$36,49959 grads

PSYCHOLOGY · CIP 42

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree$59,029416 gradsPsychology, General.Bachelor's Degree$46,22577 gradsPsychology, General.Master's Degree$58,92234 gradsClinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral Degree$101,58810 grads

HOMELAND SECURITY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES · CIP 43

Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree$54,79847 gradsHomeland Security.Master's Degree$78,57012 grads

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & SOCIAL SERVICES · CIP 44

Social Work.Master's Degree$55,49647 gradsPublic Administration.Master's Degree$65,02123 grads

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's Degree$87,721403 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's Degree$127,336233 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree$114,249202 gradsCommunication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree$61,527121 gradsPublic Health.Master's Degree$81,27565 gradsMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's Degree$52,27564 gradsAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Master's Degree$183,98163 gradsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Doctoral Degree$112,31551 gradsAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.Graduate/Professional Certificate$246,84150 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's Degree$74,73146 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Doctoral Degree$78,56445 gradsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Master's Degree$81,93833 gradsMedical Illustration and Informatics.Master's Degree$82,19628 gradsMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Doctoral Degree$93,47415 gradsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelor's Degree$70,42612 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Doctoral Degree$133,9909 gradsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Doctoral Degree$133,0994 gradsCommunication Disorders Sciences and Services.Doctoral Degree$97,163—Dentistry.Doctoral Degree$140,547—Medicine.Doctoral Degree$205,088—Optometry.Doctoral Degree$117,355—

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree$82,806163 gradsAccounting and Related Services.Master's Degree$86,689101 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's Degree$61,05562 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree$78,93162 gradsFinance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's Degree$87,86829 gradsMarketing.Bachelor's Degree$70,40020 gradsInternational Business.Master's Degree$99,32319 gradsAccounting and Related Services.Bachelor's Degree$82,32414 gradsTaxation.Master's Degree$92,2712 grads

NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION · CIP 03

Natural Resources Management and Policy.Master's Degree$68,6130 grads

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM · CIP 09

Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's Degree$41,67913 grads
FINANCIAL OUTCOME · ILLUSTRATION

Estimate the financial outcome at Nova Southeastern University

Pick a program. Cost from Scorecard net price by family income; earnings from Treasury 5-year-post-completion median, projected forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve. The selection-bias toggle applies the Dale-Krueger shrinkage. Outcomes illustration, not a forecast — see methodology.

Shrinks the earnings premium toward the matched-applicant mean. STEM <15%, business ~40%, arts & education ~60%.

NET PRESENT VALUE
$159,998
Over 40 years, discounted 5.0%
BREAKEVEN
Year 22
First year cumulative discounted earnings cross zero
graduationbreakeven · year 22year 0year 39
Cost per year
$30,839
HS-only baseline · FL
$35,400
Years to complete
6
CIP family
42

Outcomes illustration · not a forecast. Projects observed Scorecard earnings forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve under your assumptions. See methodology for the math.

SECTION 07 · SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS

Same sector and degree mix in Florida

Picked by Carnegie sector × predominant credential level. These are not rankings — just nearest-neighbour surfaces for comparison.

SAINT LEO$48.4k

Saint Leo University

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 49% completion
DAYTONA BEACH$84.1k

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 67% completion
ORLANDO—

Ana G. Mendez University

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's
LAKELAND$46.7k

Southeastern University

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 43% completion
TAMPA$59.4k

The University of Tampa

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 62% completion
CAUSAL DISCIPLINE

“Nova Southeastern University graduates earn $X” — not “Nova Southeastern University makes you earn $X”

Median earnings describe what cohorts earned. They do not describe what attending Nova Southeastern University caused. Selection effects (who admits, who enrolls, who completes) are real. We publish federal data with strict descriptive phrasing — and link the methodology where you can read about the limitations directly.

Methodology →