Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Med College

Med College serves a predominantly low-income student population—69% receive Pell grants—but leaves its graduates with debt that sits at the 17th percentile nationally, meaning 83% of comparable programs nationwide carry higher loan burdens. The $25,891 in median debt translates to a 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio based on what similar Florida allied health programs produce, which represents a manageable borrowing level for this field.

The challenge is that without actual graduate outcomes from Med College itself, parents must rely on estimates drawn from 38 peer programs across Florida. Those programs typically yield first-year earnings around $51,600, but the variation is significant: top performers like Seminole State and Broward College report graduates earning $65,000+, while Med College's outcomes remain unknown. For a family investing in a two-year credential, that $13,000-14,000 gap matters tremendously over a career.

The relatively modest debt load is this program's strongest feature, particularly given the school's mission serving working-class communities. If Med College's graduates perform anywhere near the state median, borrowers face reasonable repayment timelines. But parents should investigate why the school's outcomes aren't publicly reported and directly compare job placement rates and employer relationships with nearby community colleges that have demonstrated stronger earnings trajectories for their allied health graduates.