Public Health at Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines

Florida Career College's associate program in public health sits squarely in the middle of the pack—exactly at the national median for earnings and debt—but that position masks a more fundamental concern. Graduates earn roughly $30,000 annually with no meaningful growth over four years. While the debt load of $20,000 is manageable at roughly eight months of gross income, you're looking at essentially flat career progression in a state where several other programs deliver 20% higher earnings. Among Florida's 19 public health associate programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, which sounds respectable until you see that nearby competitors like Florida National and Keiser produce graduates earning over $36,000.

The real question is whether an associate degree in public health provides the right entry point for your child's career goals. The earnings ceiling appears low and hits early, suggesting limited advancement without additional credentials. With 71% of students on Pell grants, this school serves a financially constrained population, but that doesn't make stagnant wages at $30,000 an acceptable outcome. If your child is set on public health, exploring Florida's higher-performing programs—or considering whether a bachelor's degree better serves long-term earning potential—would be time well spent before committing to this particular pathway.