Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Rasmussen University-Florida

The limited data available—based on fewer than 30 graduates—suggests Rasmussen's lab science program trails most Florida alternatives by a significant margin. At $43,637 in first-year earnings, graduates earn nearly $10,000 less than the state median of $53,115, placing this program in the bottom quarter of Florida lab science programs. Miami Dade and Florida State College at Jacksonville both produce median earnings above $58,000, demonstrating that stronger in-state options exist.

The debt burden here isn't extreme at $27,535, though it's higher than Florida's typical $22,192 for this field. More concerning is the combination of higher-than-average debt with below-average earnings—a pattern that makes repayment more challenging even though the 0.63 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable. The 11% earnings growth over four years is modest but steady, reaching $48,300 by year four, though this still lags behind what graduates from other Florida programs earn right out of the gate.

For families considering this program, the small sample size means these numbers could shift dramatically with more data. However, what we can see suggests that Florida's public community colleges offer better value in this field. The 55% Pell grant rate indicates Rasmussen serves students who may have fewer financial cushions to absorb lower-than-expected outcomes. Unless there are compelling reasons around location or scheduling flexibility, explore Miami Dade or Florida State College at Jacksonville first.