Health and Medical Administrative Services at Sheridan Technical College

Sheridan Technical College's certificate program delivers something rare: healthcare career training with almost no debt burden. At just $5,375, graduates carry less debt than 95% of similar programs nationwide—that's under $45 monthly in standard loan payments. Meanwhile, first-year earnings of $31,192 beat 60% of Florida's medical administrative programs and nearly 80% of programs nationally. This 0.17 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates could theoretically pay off their entire certificate cost in about two months' salary.

The catch? This program sits solidly in the middle tier among Florida's 92 medical administrative offerings. Top programs like Seminole State ($37,000) and St. Petersburg College ($36,407) produce significantly higher earners. However, those programs likely require longer completion times or higher costs. With modest 4% earnings growth to $32,439 by year four, this isn't positioning graduates for dramatic income jumps—it's providing steady entry into healthcare administration.

For families prioritizing minimal financial risk while entering a stable field, this represents smart value. Your child gets healthcare credentials and immediate employability without the debt stress that defines most certificate programs. Just understand the ceiling: this is reliable income in medical office work, not a pathway to $40,000+ earnings without additional education or experience.