Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes

This program significantly underperforms both national and state standards for medical assisting, making it a concerning investment. At $21,574 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $5,600 less than the Florida median for this field and $5,600 below the national average. Among the 99 Florida schools offering this program, this ranks only in the 25th percentile—meaning 75% of comparable programs in the state produce better outcomes.

The debt picture isn't terrible at $9,500, which matches both national and state medians for this field. However, when paired with below-average earnings, the overall value proposition becomes questionable. While earnings do grow 15% by year four, reaching $24,719, graduates still lag significantly behind what they could earn from stronger programs in Florida. The top programs in the state, like Manatee Technical College, produce graduates earning $35,907—nearly $14,000 more in the first year.

The bottom line: your child could likely find much better value at other Florida institutions offering the same credential. With 98 other options in the state and many producing substantially higher earnings for similar debt levels, this program appears to be a poor investment. Consider the state's top-performing programs instead, which offer dramatically better career prospects in the same field.