Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Florida Career College-Jacksonville

Florida Career College-Jacksonville's Business Operations Support program produces concerning first-year earnings of just $20,774—about $4,300 below the national average for this field. While this places the program in the bottom quarter nationally (25th percentile), it actually performs at the median level among Florida schools offering this certificate, suggesting the state's job market for these roles may be particularly challenging.

The debt picture offers some relief with moderate borrowing of $9,500, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46. This means graduates carry less than half their first-year salary in debt, which is reasonable for a short-term certificate program. The high percentage of Pell grant recipients (74%) indicates the program serves students from lower-income backgrounds who may have limited college alternatives.

The troubling reality is that even the top-performing Florida school in this field (Rasmussen) only reaches $32,345 in first-year earnings—still modest for any post-secondary credential. For families considering this program, the key question becomes whether these entry-level business support skills provide a stepping stone to better opportunities or represent a ceiling. Given the relatively low debt burden, this could work for students needing immediate employment and basic business credentials, but families should have realistic expectations about earning potential in this field.