Health and Medical Administrative Services at Florida Career College-Orlando

Florida Career College-Orlando's Health and Medical Administrative Services program produces graduates earning notably less than their peers across Florida, with median starting salaries of $26,944 falling in just the 40th percentile statewide. When you see that graduates from Seminole State College and St. Petersburg College earn $10,000+ more annually in the same field, the opportunity cost becomes clear. Among 92 Florida programs, this one ranks in the bottom half for earnings while carrying debt levels at the state median.

The financial picture improves somewhat over time, with earnings growing to $28,737 by year four—a respectable 7% increase that brings graduates closer to state and national medians. The debt load of $9,500 is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 that won't crush new graduates. However, with 69% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are already facing financial constraints and would benefit more from the higher-earning alternatives available at Florida's community colleges.

For a healthcare administrative career in Florida, this program represents a functional but suboptimal choice. The debt is reasonable, but the earnings lag significantly behind what's available at public institutions like Seminole State or St. Pete College, which offer the same credential with substantially better financial outcomes.