Median Earnings (1yr)
$20,774
25th percentile (60th in FL)
Median Debt
$9,500
At national median
Debt-to-Earnings
0.46
Manageable
Sample Size
459
Adequate data

Analysis

Florida Career College-Hialeah's business operations certificate tells two different stories depending on your reference point. While graduates earn $20,774 in their first year—about $4,300 below the national median for this program—they're actually hitting the state median exactly and ranking in the 60th percentile among Florida programs.

The debt picture is manageable at $9,500, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 that allows most graduates to realistically pay off their loans. This is particularly relevant given that 71% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting the program serves students who need affordable career training. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence these numbers reflect typical outcomes rather than statistical noise.

What's striking is how consistently Florida Career College's multiple campuses perform—four locations all report identical $20,774 earnings, suggesting standardized training that produces predictable results. Only Rasmussen University significantly outperforms at over $32,000, but likely at higher cost. For families seeking quick workforce entry at a reasonable price point, this program delivers solid value within Florida's market, even if it trails national standards.

Where Florida Career College-Hialeah Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business operations support and assistant services certificate's programs nationally

Florida Career College-HialeahOther business operations support and assistant services programs

Programs in the upper-left quadrant (high earnings, low debt) offer the best value. Programs in the lower-right quadrant warrant careful consideration.

Earnings Distribution

How Florida Career College-Hialeah graduates compare to all programs nationally

Florida Career College-Hialeah graduates earn $21k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all business operations support and assistant services certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (58 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Florida Career College-Hialeah$20,774—$9,5000.46
Rasmussen University-Florida$32,345$33,600$16,7220.52
Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines$20,774—$9,5000.46
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach$20,774—$9,5000.46
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes$20,774—$9,5000.46
Florida Career College-Tampa$20,774—$9,5000.46
National Median$25,094—$9,5000.38

Other Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala
$15,117$32,345$16,722
Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines
—$20,774$9,500
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
—$20,774$9,500
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes
—$20,774$9,500
Florida Career College-Tampa
Tampa
—$20,774$9,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Florida Career College-Hialeah, approximately 71% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 459 graduates with reported earnings and 586 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.