Computer and Information Sciences at Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines

Florida Career College's two-year computer science program sits in an unusual spot: mediocre nationally (25th percentile) but right at the Florida median for earnings. The roughly $34,000 graduates earn shows no movement between year one and year four, which is atypical for tech credentials that usually build value over time. However, the $18,391 in debt is notably lower than many for-profit programs, keeping the debt burden to just over half of first-year earnings.

The 60th percentile ranking among Florida programs matters here, since most students likely stay in-state. Your child would be earning about the same as graduates from other Florida Career College locations across the state, suggesting consistent outcomes across their campuses. The high Pell grant percentage (71%) indicates this school primarily serves students who need financial aid, which is worth considering alongside the overall value proposition.

The biggest red flag is the small sample size—with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, one or two outliers could skew these numbers significantly. The flat earnings trajectory is also concerning for a tech field where skills should command higher wages over time. If your child is set on a for-profit associate's program in Florida, this one keeps debt manageable. But if a community college or public university is accessible, those typically offer better earnings potential for lower cost in computer science fields.