Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Cambridge College graduates earn significantly less than typical allied health program graduates, both nationally and within Florida. With first-year earnings of $42,138, graduates fall in just the 5th percentile nationally and 25th percentile among Florida programs—meaning nearly every comparable program delivers better outcomes. For context, Florida's median for this field is $51,608, and nearby community colleges like Broward and Miami Dade see graduates earning over $64,000. That's a $20,000+ annual gap that compounds over a career.

The debt picture amplifies the concern. At $34,798, graduates carry 82% more debt than Florida's program median and nearly double the national median. Combined with below-average earnings, this creates a debt-to-income ratio of 0.83—manageable but uncomfortably high given the earnings trajectory. While income does grow 17% to $49,384 by year four, that still lags far behind what graduates from state community colleges earn right out of the gate.

For parents evaluating options, this is straightforward: Florida's community colleges offer demonstrably better value in this field, with lower costs and substantially higher earning potential. Unless there are compelling geographic or scheduling constraints that rule out alternatives like Broward or Hillsborough Community College, those institutions represent much safer investments for allied health careers.