C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 44%
Outcomes
B
65/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

20,102
Total Enrollment
44%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
97%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,696
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,447
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,125
Median debt at graduation
61%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
57.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 66% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 59th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,345$89,773+1%#373 of 966#234$27,427
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$68,134$82,511+17%#62 of 253#48$33,822
Homeland Security$54,837$67,744-3%#17 of 33#14$45,104
Computer and Information Sciences$52,119$61,777-33%#430 of 459#416—
Accounting and Related Services$42,923$59,334-22%#728 of 796#684$45,000
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$48,655$56,991-23%#37 of 37#37$32,389
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$56,791+2%#38 of 85#33$43,626
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$49,771$54,825-2%#42 of 70#34$43,424
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$41,965$54,184-12%#101 of 156#83$43,927
Non-Professional Legal Studies$30,149$53,101-14%#32 of 39#28$48,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$40,975$52,293+3%#26 of 63#20$29,250
Public Health$42,637$52,247-11%#151 of 215#126$50,465
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,109$52,190-24%#1045 of 1176#994$44,313
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40,390$52,126-6%#436 of 660#349$40,560
Computer Engineering$45,453$51,222-53%#189 of 189#189$43,500
Security Science and Technology$37,231$47,847-17%#43 of 45#41$34,630
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$26,168$45,187-17%#535 of 610#497$32,500
Psychology$32,346$41,668-18%#926 of 1027#892$41,550
Biology$34,287$40,048-30%#823 of 841#818$33,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
of 2 schools
#5
Occupational Therapist Assistant
of 18 schools
#14
Physical Therapy Assistant
of 44 schools
#17
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
of 99 schools
#23
Medical/Clinical Assistant
of 100 schools
#23
Health Services Administration
of 30 schools
#24
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
of 70 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $22,936 $22,936
Total Cost (On-Campus) $50,586 $50,586

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
70%
Receive Pell Grants
80%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1,096 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 715 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 373 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 318 grads/yr Psychology, General 303 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 287 grads/yr General Studies 251 grads/yr Information Technology 239 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 207 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 167 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 161 grads/yr Health Services Administration 148 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 147 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 105 grads/yr Accounting 97 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 81 grads/yr Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management 69 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 69 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 61 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 49 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

20,102
Total Students
71%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Hispanic 28%
Black 19%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%
Hybrid (Some Online) 2%
Fully Online 49%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale has an acceptance rate of 97%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
Tuition at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is $22,936 for in-state students and $22,936 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
The graduation rate at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is 44%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale a good school?
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale has a total enrollment of 20,102 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology