Health and Medical Administrative Services at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's Health and Medical Administrative Services program produces earnings that lag behind most competitors in Florida, despite carrying slightly higher debt loads. At $28,742 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $2,000 less than the state median and $3,000 below the national average. More concerning, top-performing Florida programs like St. Petersburg College ($43,895) and Southern Technical College ($41,362) deliver significantly higher starting salaries—a gap of $13,000-15,000 that compounds over time.

The debt picture adds another layer of concern. With median debt of $25,849 versus the state median of $25,924, Keiser students pay roughly the same as peers elsewhere but get measurably lower returns. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.90 means graduates owe nearly a full year's salary, making this program rank in the 40th percentile statewide—solidly below average performance.

While earnings do grow modestly to $30,124 by year four, that's still $3,000 below what Florida's median program delivers in the first year. For families considering this investment, the numbers suggest looking at community colleges or other options that deliver stronger earning potential for similar or lower debt levels.