Health and Medical Administrative Services at Daytona College

Daytona College graduates enter the workforce earning $4,400 more than the typical Florida graduate from similar programs—a meaningful advantage that places this certificate in the 60th percentile statewide. With debt of just $11,077, graduates face monthly payments around $125, easily manageable on a $32,000 starting salary. The downside: earnings slip to $29,500 by year four, erasing much of that initial edge. Still, for a program serving primarily Pell-eligible students (58%), this represents quick workforce entry with minimal debt burden.

The earnings trajectory matters here. While Daytona grads start strong—outperforming 84% of similar programs nationally—they're falling behind peers at community colleges like Seminole State and St. Petersburg College, where graduates earn $36,000+ and maintain those gains. The decline suggests graduates may be concentrated in roles with limited advancement, or that the credential alone isn't sufficient for progression in healthcare administration.

For families prioritizing fast, affordable entry into healthcare support roles, this works: you're looking at roughly three months of gross pay to cover the total debt. But students should understand they're likely trading immediate employment for long-term earning potential. If your child can access a state college option offering similar training, the slightly longer program might deliver better four-year outcomes.