Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp

The numbers here tell contradictory stories that demand explanation. While Florida's practical nursing programs typically produce first-year earnings around $41,000—roughly what Compu-Med's graduates might expect—this school reports actual fourth-year earnings of just $16,632. That's not a typo or a gradual decline; it's less than half what graduates should be making right out of the gate, and it suggests either significant employment gaps, part-time work, or graduates leaving the field entirely.

The debt picture looks manageable at an estimated $9,861, below both the state and national medians for this credential. With comparable Florida programs suggesting first-year earnings near $41,000, that would create a reasonable 0.24 debt-to-earnings ratio—if those earnings materialize. But when you compare this to what Florida's top-performing programs achieve (Florida State College at Jacksonville gets graduates to $57,579), the opportunity cost becomes clearer. You're looking at potentially $16,000 less annually compared to stronger programs in the state.

The fourth-year earnings figure is the red flag that can't be ignored. Either something is fundamentally broken in how this program's graduates progress in their careers, or the data reflects an unusual cohort. Before committing, you need to understand why graduates four years out earn less than minimum wage would provide—whether it's measurement error, part-time employment patterns, or an actual outcome problem. Request job placement rates and ask directly what percentage of graduates work full-time in nursing roles.