Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Florida's nursing assistant and practical nursing programs show striking variation in outcomes, and Cambridge College falls near the state's midpoint with estimated first-year earnings around $41,000. This matches the typical FL graduate in these programs, though it trails the national median by about $3,200 and sits well below what the state's strongest programs produce—some Florida schools report graduates earning over $50,000 in their first year.

The estimated debt of roughly $9,900 works in this program's favor. That's below both the state and national medians for similar credentials, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24. Based on comparable programs statewide, graduates could realistically pay off this debt load within a year or two of full-time work, which is about as clean a financial outcome as you'll find in vocational healthcare training. The school serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (58%), suggesting it keeps costs relatively accessible.

The uncertainty here is real: these figures come from peer programs across Florida, not Cambridge College's actual graduates. What matters is whether this school delivers on the clinical training and certification pass rates that translate to employment. Visit the campus, ask about NCLEX-PN pass rates and job placement specifics, and compare those concrete metrics to other local options before committing.