Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Hodges University

Hodges University's medical assisting graduates start with surprisingly strong earnings—$50,942 puts them in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile among Florida programs, significantly ahead of the state median of $34,234. With just $21,250 in debt, the initial return looks solid. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift substantially with a larger cohort, so treat them as a promising signal rather than a guarantee.

The 12% earnings decline by year four is worth understanding before enrolling. While graduates still earn above both state and national medians at $44,787, this isn't the typical career trajectory parents expect from an associate degree. It could reflect graduates moving to part-time work, switching careers, or the realities of medical assisting compensation plateaus. The debt load remains manageable even with declining earnings, which provides some cushion.

For parents comparing Florida options, this program shows stronger first-year outcomes than Santa Fe College or other top state programs, but you're paying a premium in tuition at a private institution when public colleges might offer more stable long-term results. If your child needs the specific location or schedule flexibility Hodges offers and plans to stay in medical assisting, the numbers work. Just recognize you're banking on those strong early earnings continuing, despite limited data to confirm the pattern.