Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Laboratory science programs in Florida typically produce solid first-year earnings around $53,000, which is where comparable programs suggest Cambridge College graduates might land. That puts this program slightly above the national benchmark and in line with other Florida schools in this field. However, the estimated debt load of $27,535 exceeds both Florida's typical $22,192 and the national median by about $2,500. With 58% of students receiving Pell grants, that extra debt matters.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 means graduates would owe roughly half their first-year salary—manageable for healthcare careers with steady employment prospects, but not exceptional. Nearby Miami Dade College and Florida State College at Jacksonville report stronger earnings in the $58,000-$59,000 range, though we can't directly compare Cambridge's outcomes since these figures are estimates based on peer schools. Lab science credentials generally lead to stable jobs, but the field doesn't command premium salaries even with solid technical skills.

For families weighing this investment, the question is whether Cambridge's specific program justifies potentially higher debt than state peers when community colleges produce stronger reported outcomes. Before committing, verify the school's actual job placement rates and whether graduates achieve earnings closer to Miami Dade's level or the lower end seen at schools like Rasmussen. The estimation here reflects what similar programs deliver—not a guarantee for this particular school.