Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser's allied health program places graduates solidly above the national median at $68,134, but the story shifts when you look at Florida specifically. While this earnings figure outpaces three-quarters of similar programs nationwide, it lands squarely in the middle among Florida schools—meaning your child could find comparable earning potential at less expensive alternatives. The $40,000 debt load is remarkably low compared to peers nationwide (95th percentile, where lower is better), though it's still $10,000 above Florida's state median for these programs.

The real question is whether the premium matters. With 58% of students receiving Pell grants and a 97% admission rate, Keiser serves students who might face barriers elsewhere. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 is manageable—graduates should be able to handle loan payments on these salaries. However, programs like Valencia College produce similar first-year earnings with presumably lower costs as a public institution, while AdventHealth University graduates earn $9,000 more despite comparable debt levels.

For families focused strictly on return-on-investment, this isn't Florida's strongest allied health program. But if your child needs flexible admission standards and reliable completion support, the combination of above-average national earnings and reasonable debt creates a workable path into healthcare careers. Just know you're paying a private school premium without getting top-tier Florida outcomes in return.