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-Miami's Business Operations Support program produces graduates earning $20,774 in their first year—about $4,300 below the national median for this field. However, within Florida's competitive landscape, this program performs exactly at the state median and ranks in the 60th percentile, suggesting it's a solid middle-tier option among the 58 Florida schools offering this certificate.

The debt picture is manageable at $9,500, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46. This means graduates can expect to pay about 46 cents in debt for every dollar earned in their first year, which is reasonable for a certificate program. The debt level matches both national and state medians, indicating standard pricing for this type of credential.

For parents considering this program, the key insight is geographic context matters. While earnings lag behind national standards, they're competitive within Florida's market. The 74% Pell Grant rate indicates the school serves predominantly lower-income students, and for families seeking an accessible entry point into business support roles, this program offers predictable costs and earnings. However, if your student can access programs like Rasmussen University-Florida, which pays $32,345 to graduates in the same field, that would represent significantly better value.

Where Florida Career College-Miami Stands

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

Florida Career College-MiamiOther 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-Miami graduates compare to all programs nationally

Florida Career College-Miami 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-Miami$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-Hialeah$20,774$9,5000.46
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes$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-Hialeah
Hialeah
$20,774$9,500
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes
$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-Miami, approximately 74% 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.