Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at American Medical Academy

Based on comparable allied health programs across Florida, graduates typically earn around $52,000 in their first year while carrying about $27,000 in debt—a manageable ratio of 0.52 that suggests most graduates could handle their monthly payments. However, the fact that Florida's public colleges report substantially higher outcomes for their students should give you pause. Programs at Miami Dade College, Broward College, and others are producing graduates who earn $13,000-14,000 more annually right out of the gate, while typically carrying less debt than the estimated $27,000 here.

The gap is significant enough to affect your child's financial trajectory. That extra $13,000 per year compounds over a career, and it matters when you're starting to pay back loans. While American Medical Academy's estimated debt load isn't catastrophic—similar programs elsewhere in the state carry about $21,000—your child would be paying more for demonstrably weaker earnings outcomes than what's available at nearby public institutions. The fact that only 10% of students here receive Pell grants also suggests this school may not be serving the same student population as the community colleges with stronger outcomes.

Before committing, get specific answers from American Medical Academy about their graduates' actual job placement rates and which allied health specializations they're training for. The program title is broad, and outcomes vary significantly depending on whether graduates become radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists, or other specialties. Compare those specifics against what you'd get at a Florida public college.