Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology at Florida Career College-Miami

Florida Career College's certificate in electrical/electronics maintenance comes with an estimated $9,500 in debt—slightly above both the state and national medians for this type of program. While we're working with estimates derived from similar programs rather than actual outcomes for this school, that debt load creates a manageable first-year burden, with borrowers facing payments equivalent to about 27% of their estimated annual earnings.

The estimated $35,200 first-year salary aligns closely with what other Florida programs in this field typically produce, though it falls well short of the $42,000 earned by graduates from Futura Career Institute, the state's top performer. Given that three-quarters of students here receive Pell grants, the relatively modest debt matters more than it might elsewhere—these borrowers have less cushion for financial strain. The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio suggests graduates should be able to manage their payments, but there's little room for error if actual outcomes fall below these peer program benchmarks.

For families considering this program, the key uncertainty is whether Florida Career College can deliver outcomes comparable to the state average on which these estimates are based. The college serves a predominantly low-income population, so understanding their specific placement rates and actual graduate earnings would be essential before committing. At these estimated figures, the program looks viable—but you're betting on outcomes matching peer schools without confirmation that this particular program achieves them.