Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Florida Career College-Boynton Beach

Florida Career College-Boynton Beach's Computer Engineering Technologies program stands out as a rare find in today's higher education landscape: strong earnings potential with remarkably low debt. At just $10,813 in median debt—placing it in the 5th percentile nationally—graduates avoid the crushing financial burden that plagues many technical programs while still achieving solid starting salaries of $23,458.

The earnings picture gets even better with time, growing 15% to nearly $27,000 by year four. While the program performs at the 60th percentile among Florida's 22 similar programs, it hits the 75th percentile nationally, suggesting this represents good value compared to programs across the country. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates adds confidence to these numbers, and the fact that 68% of students receive Pell grants indicates the program successfully serves students from modest financial backgrounds.

For parents worried about their child taking on significant debt for a technical certificate, this program offers a compelling alternative. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 means graduates typically owe less than half their first-year salary—a manageable burden that allows for financial stability right after graduation. This combination of low debt and solid earning potential makes it an excellent stepping stone into the tech field.