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-Orlando's business operations certificate program sits right at the state median for earnings but trails the national average by over $4,000. While graduates earn $20,774 in their first year—exactly matching Florida's median for this field—they're performing in just the 25th percentile nationally. This suggests Florida's job market for business support roles may be less lucrative than other states, but the program is competitive within its local context.

The debt picture is reasonable at $9,500, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46. This means graduates owe less than half their first-year salary, which is sustainable for most borrowers. With 69% of students receiving Pell grants, the program clearly serves lower-income students who need practical, job-ready training rather than theoretical business education.

The real limitation here is the earnings ceiling—this field doesn't offer strong income growth potential regardless of where you study it. Even Florida's top-performing programs in this area only reach about $32,000. For families seeking a low-cost entry into the workforce, this program delivers predictable results without excessive debt. However, parents should understand they're investing in immediate employability rather than long-term earning power.

Where Florida Career College-Orlando Stands

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

Florida Career College-OrlandoOther 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-Orlando graduates compare to all programs nationally

Florida Career College-Orlando 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-Orlando$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-Orlando, approximately 69% 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.