Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Florida Career College-Boynton Beach

Graduates from Florida Career College's nursing assistant program earn roughly half what they'd make at competing Florida schools—and less than half the national median for this credential. At $22,247 one year out, these graduates land in the bottom 10% statewide, while nearby programs like Florida State College at Jacksonville produce earnings above $57,000. Even among Florida's 110 nursing programs, where living costs and healthcare wages are relatively consistent, this program dramatically underperforms the state median of $40,922.

The modest debt load of $9,861 might seem manageable, but context matters: it represents nearly half a year's income, and earnings actually decline slightly by year four rather than growing. For a field where LPNs and nursing assistants typically see steady demand and reliable paychecks, these outcomes suggest serious placement or training issues. The 68% Pell grant rate indicates the program serves students who can least afford a credential that doesn't deliver market-rate wages.

Your child could attend a community college or technical program in Florida and realistically double their earning potential in this same field. When earnings fall $20,000 below the state median from day one, the credential isn't opening doors—it's creating an unnecessary financial handicap in a field where better options are widely available.