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-Pembroke Pines produces business support graduates who earn exactly the state median but fall significantly short of national expectations. At $20,774, first-year earnings land in just the 25th percentile nationally—$4,300 below what graduates typically earn from similar programs elsewhere in the country.

Within Florida's market, however, the picture brightens considerably. This program ranks in the 60th percentile among state competitors, matching earnings at several other Florida Career College campuses. The $9,500 debt load represents typical borrowing for this field nationally, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46. With over 100 graduates in the data, these numbers reflect genuine program outcomes rather than statistical noise.

The fundamental challenge here is that Florida's entire business operations support market appears depressed compared to national standards—even the state's top program at Rasmussen University only reaches $32,345. For families prioritizing immediate employment in an affordable program, this delivers reasonable value within Florida's constraints. However, parents should understand their child will likely earn substantially less than peers who complete similar programs in other states, making this primarily attractive for students committed to staying local.

Where Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines Stands

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

Florida Career College-Pembroke PinesOther 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-Pembroke Pines graduates compare to all programs nationally

Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines 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-Pembroke Pines$20,774—$9,5000.46
Rasmussen University-Florida$32,345$33,600$16,7220.52
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
Florida Career College-Tampa$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-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
Florida Career College-Tampa
Tampa
—$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-Pembroke Pines, approximately 71% 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.