Health and Medical Administrative Services at Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College's health administration program delivers one of the best financial packages in Florida. With just $15,000 in median debt—far below both the state median of $42,867 and national median of $31,000—graduates start their careers with remarkable financial flexibility. First-year earnings of $42,545 place this program in the 60th percentile among Florida competitors, meaning it outperforms more than half of the state's health administration programs while costing a fraction of what students pay elsewhere.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 means graduates owe roughly four months of income, making this one of the more manageable debt loads in healthcare administration. While earnings trail top programs like Barry University by about $19,000, those programs likely saddle students with significantly more debt. The first-year salary sits slightly below the national median but solidly above Florida's state median, suggesting this program prepares graduates adequately for entry-level positions in medical offices, hospitals, and health systems.

For families concerned about education costs, this program represents a practical path into healthcare administration. The low debt load means graduates can comfortably make loan payments while building experience, and the moderate earnings provide a foundation for career growth without the financial pressure that comes with six-figure debt at private institutions.