Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach

This Computer Engineering Technologies certificate program stands out for delivering solid earnings with remarkably low debt burden. At $10,813 in median debt—ranking in just the 5th percentile nationally—graduates emerge with one of the lightest financial loads you'll find in technical education. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 means students typically owe less than half their first-year salary, making this program immediately manageable financially.

The earnings trajectory tells an encouraging story: starting salaries of $23,458 grow to nearly $27,000 by year four, representing 15% growth that keeps pace with career development. Among Florida's computer engineering technology programs, this ranks solidly in the 60th percentile, and it performs even better nationally at the 75th percentile. What's particularly notable is how consistent the data appears across Florida Career College's multiple locations—all showing identical median outcomes, suggesting standardized quality across campuses.

For families concerned about education debt, this program offers genuine value. The combination of minimal borrowing, steady earnings growth, and strong job-market positioning in a growing technical field makes it a practical choice. With 68% of students receiving Pell grants, it's clearly serving working-class families well, delivering career-focused training without the crushing debt that plagues many programs.