Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Concorde Career Institute-Orlando

Concorde Career Institute-Orlando's medical assisting program produces graduates earning $28,082 in their first year—a solid start that places them in the 60th percentile among Florida's 99 programs offering this credential. However, the concerning trend emerges over time: earnings actually decline to $26,428 by year four, representing a 6% drop when most careers show growth. This puts graduates well behind Florida's top performers like Manatee Technical College ($35,907) and Miami Dade College ($34,527).

The financial picture is manageable with median debt of just $9,500, creating a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34. With 67% of students receiving Pell grants and a 91% admission rate, Concorde serves students who need accessible career training. The program performs slightly better than both national and state medians initially, suggesting decent immediate job placement.

The key question is whether this downward earnings trajectory reflects industry-wide patterns for certificate holders or suggests graduates may need additional training to advance. While the low debt minimizes financial risk, parents should weigh this against programs at community colleges that show stronger long-term earning potential and typically cost less.