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

Concorde Career Institute's medical assisting program sits squarely in the middle of Florida's crowded field—which means your child could be earning $4,000 to $10,000 less annually than graduates from top state programs like Manatee Technical College or Miami Dade College. At $25,395 in first-year earnings and 40th percentile statewide, this isn't terrible, but it's not competitive with what other accessible Florida options deliver.

The debt load of $9,500 is manageable—it represents just 37% of first-year earnings, well below concerning thresholds. Graduates do see decent wage growth, reaching $31,157 by year four (a 23% increase). However, that four-year mark still falls short of what top Florida programs deliver right out of the gate. With 70% of students on Pell grants and a 99% admission rate, this program serves students who may have limited alternatives, but those same students would likely qualify for community and technical colleges offering stronger outcomes.

The bottom line: If your child is committed to medical assisting and this is the only accessible option, the debt is reasonable enough that it won't trap them. But Florida has nearly 100 programs in this field, many at community colleges that cost less and pay more. Before committing here, check whether local options like Miami Dade or Palm Beach State are within reach—the earnings difference over a career could easily exceed $50,000.