Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Florida Career College-Boynton Beach

This program's earnings outcomes rank poorly both nationally and within Florida, making it a concerning investment despite the manageable debt load. Graduates earn just $21,574 in their first year—about $6,000 less than the national median for medical assisting programs and nearly $5,000 below Florida's state median. While the program sits at the 25th percentile among Florida schools, this still means 75% of similar programs in the state deliver better results.

The debt situation is more reasonable at $9,500, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, which isn't excessive for this field. However, the stark earnings gap is troubling when you consider that top Florida programs like Manatee Technical College and Miami Dade College produce graduates earning $35,000-plus—roughly 65% more than this program's outcomes. Even with 15% earnings growth over four years, graduates still trail significantly behind what they could earn from better programs.

For parents considering this investment, the data suggests looking elsewhere. With 99 medical assisting programs across Florida, including several high-performing public options that likely cost less, there's little justification for choosing a program that ranks in the bottom quarter of the state. The robust sample size makes these outcomes reliable, not statistical noise.