Location: Altamonte Springs, FL•In-State Tuition: $18,615•Admission Rate: 31%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,189
11th percentile
25th percentile in Florida
Median Debt
$25,755
30% above national median
D/E Ratio: 0.98 ManageableSample: 21 graduates Limited data

Analysis

City College-Altamonte Springs' allied health program starts graduates at $26,189—roughly $8,000 below Florida's median for this field and $10,000 below the national benchmark. While earnings do climb 30% to $34,153 by year four, that's still playing catch-up to what graduates from Santa Fe College or St. Petersburg College earn right out of the gate. Among Florida's 43 programs, this one ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable state programs deliver stronger starting salaries.

The debt load of $25,755 nearly equals first-year earnings, creating immediate financial pressure for graduates. Compare this to top Florida programs where students earn $40,000+ from day one with similar or lower debt burdens. For a field where many students—55% here receive Pell grants—are counting on quick employment returns, that initial earnings gap matters significantly.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked) adds uncertainty to these figures, but the pattern is clear: Florida offers substantially stronger allied health programs at public colleges across the state. Parents should examine why this program's outcomes lag so far behind state peers before committing to similar costs for measurably weaker earnings potential.

Where City College-Altamonte Springs Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services associates's programs nationally

City College-Altamonte SpringsOther allied health and medical assisting services programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How City College-Altamonte Springs graduates compare to all programs nationally

City College-Altamonte Springs earns $26k — 11th percentile among allied health and medical assisting services associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
City College-Altamonte Springs$26,189$34,153+30%
Taylor College$42,622$50,875+19%
Gulf Coast State College$40,027$49,758+24%
Concorde Career Institute-Miramar$19,181$49,355+157%
Hodges University$50,942$44,787-12%

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (43 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
City College-Altamonte SpringsAltamonte Springs$18,615$26,189$34,153$25,7550.98
Hodges UniversityFort Myers$15,580$50,942$44,787$21,2500.42
Santa Fe CollegeGainesville$2,563$42,710—$26,2500.61
Taylor CollegeOcala$13,263$42,622$50,875$25,2500.59
St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg$2,682$41,802—$20,4530.49
Gulf Coast State CollegePanama City$2,370$40,027$49,758——
National Median—$36,862—$19,8250.54

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At City College-Altamonte Springs, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.