Somatic Bodywork at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry

Graduates from this program earn roughly $16,000 in their first year—about $5,000 less than the typical Florida somatic bodywork program and $4,000 below the national median. To put that in perspective, full-time minimum wage work in Florida yields around $21,000 annually, making these outcomes particularly concerning for a credential that requires both tuition investment and time out of the workforce. While the program ranks in the 25th percentile among Florida schools, top performers in the state like Miami Dade College produce graduates earning nearly double at $28,714.

The $9,317 debt load is relatively modest and represents just over half a year's initial earnings, which seems manageable on paper. Earnings do grow 21% by year four, reaching $19,442, but that's still well below what even entry-level graduates achieve at stronger programs. With 70% of students receiving Pell grants, many attendees are already financially vulnerable and would benefit more from programs with proven earning potential.

For parents considering this program, the math is straightforward: their child would likely earn less than minimum wage work initially, with earnings that remain significantly below state norms even after four years. Unless there are compelling personal reasons to attend this specific school, other Florida options offer substantially better returns on the same investment of time and money.