Health and Medical Administrative Services at Florida Career College-Miami

Florida Career College-Miami's health administrative services certificate produces graduates earning about $3,000 less than the state average, placing it in the bottom 40% of Florida programs. With starting salaries around $27,000 and modest growth to $28,700 after four years, this program significantly underperforms compared to community colleges like Seminole State ($37,000) and St. Petersburg College ($36,400) offering similar credentials.

The debt picture offers some relief—at $9,500, it matches the state median and sits below the national average, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35. However, the program serves a predominantly low-income student population (74% receive Pell grants), making even this moderate debt burden meaningful for families already facing financial constraints.

While the healthcare administrative field offers job stability, parents should recognize this program delivers below-average outcomes in a state with notably stronger alternatives. The earnings gap between this program and top Florida options represents roughly $8,000-$10,000 annually—a substantial difference that compounds over a career. Given the availability of community college programs with better outcomes and likely lower costs, families should carefully compare options before committing to this path.