Health and Medical Administrative Services at Florida Career College-Margate

Florida Career College-Margate's health administration program delivers below-average outcomes in a competitive Florida market. With first-year earnings of $26,944, graduates earn less than peers at 60% of similar Florida programs and fall short of both the state median ($27,665) and national average ($27,783). More concerning, the program's debt burden sits at the 75th percentile nationally, meaning most comparable programs saddle students with less debt.

The financial picture becomes clearer when comparing to top performers in Florida. While this program's graduates start around $27,000, students at Seminole State College or St. Petersburg College earn $36,000-$37,000 in their first year—a $9,000-$10,000 annual difference that compounds over time. Even with relatively modest debt of $9,500, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 reflects the program's weaker earning potential.

The 7% earnings growth over four years provides some optimism, but it's insufficient to close the gap with better programs. Given that 69% of students receive Pell grants, many families are likely seeking maximum return on their educational investment. For health administration training in Florida, community colleges like Seminole State or St. Petersburg College offer significantly stronger earning potential, making this program a harder sell despite its lower absolute debt levels.