Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

This Allied Health program at Keiser University presents a concerning value proposition that warrants careful consideration. While graduates earn slightly above the Florida median for this field ($35,564 vs. $34,234 after four years), they're earning significantly less than the national average ($35,564 vs. $36,862) and ranking in just the 22nd percentile nationally. More troubling is the debt burden—at $26,250, it's higher than both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.86 that's manageable but not ideal.

The program's middling performance becomes stark when compared to Florida's top performers. Community colleges like Santa Fe and St. Petersburg produce graduates earning $42,000+, while this program's graduates earn about $7,000 less annually. Given that many of these higher-performing alternatives are likely less expensive public institutions, the value gap widens considerably.

The bottom line: while this program won't saddle your child with crushing debt, it's an expensive path to below-average outcomes in a field where better, more affordable options exist throughout Florida. The 17% earnings growth over four years is encouraging, but starting from a lower base means graduates may never catch up to peers from stronger programs. Consider exploring the community college alternatives first—they offer better earnings potential at likely lower cost.