Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Rasmussen University-Florida

Rasmussen University-Florida's Allied Health program performs solidly among Florida schools—ranking in the 60th percentile statewide—but that's primarily because many in-state competitors struggle even more with earnings outcomes. The $35,350 starting salary sits below the national median, and more troubling, graduates see earnings actually decline to $32,985 by year four. With $26,612 in debt (above the state median of $25,626), your child would be entering a field where career progression appears stalled from the outset.

The comparison to Florida's top performers is stark: Hodges University graduates earn $50,942 in their first year—45% more than Rasmussen grads. Even public community colleges like Santa Fe and St. Petersburg produce significantly stronger outcomes, suggesting the private school premium here isn't justified by results. The 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, but it's concerning when paired with negative earnings growth. Medical assistants often hit salary ceilings quickly, and this data confirms that pattern.

For families where the 55% of Rasmussen students receive Pell grants, this debt load is meaningful. If your child is committed to allied health, Florida's public colleges offer substantially better value. If Rasmussen is the only accessible option due to scheduling or location, understand you're paying more for convenience rather than career outcomes that will improve your child's ability to repay loans over time.