Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at City College-Altamonte Springs

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.