Health and Medical Administrative Services at Concorde Career Institute-Tampa

With a small graduating cohort and debt below $10,000, this Tampa program offers a low-risk entry point into healthcare administration—though the earnings potential reflects that modest investment. Graduates start at $25,803 and reach $29,134 by year four, which places them in the 40th percentile among Florida's 92 similar programs. That's notably below what students earn at nearby community colleges like St. Petersburg College ($36,407) and Polk State ($35,095), where graduates make roughly $7,000 more annually for similar credentials.

The program serves a predominantly low-income student population (70% receive Pell grants), and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37 means graduates owe less than five months of their first-year salary. That's manageable, though the small sample size warrants caution—these numbers could shift significantly with more data. The 13% earnings growth over four years is modest but steady, suggesting graduates find stable positions rather than dramatic career advancement.

For families prioritizing affordability and quick workforce entry, this certificate delivers on those terms. However, if your child can access one of Florida's public colleges offering this credential, they'd likely earn $6,000-10,000 more per year for comparable or lower debt. The question is whether Concorde's immediate admission and support structure justify accepting median earnings when higher-performing alternatives exist within the state.