Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Sheridan Technical College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$31,192

79th percentile

60th percentile in Florida

Median Debt

$5,375

48% below national median

Analysis

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.

Where Sheridan Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Sheridan Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Sheridan Technical College	$31,192	$32,439	+4%
St Petersburg College	$36,407	$37,670	+3%
Rasmussen University-Florida	$33,372	$34,496	+3%
Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville	$29,199	$29,667	+2%
Concorde Career Institute-Orlando	$29,199	$29,667	+2%

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (92 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Sheridan Technical CollegeHollywood	—	$31,192	$32,439	$5,375	0.17
Seminole State College of FloridaSanford	$3,227	$37,000	—	$15,750	0.43
St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg	$2,682	$36,407	$37,670	$20,819	0.57
Polk State CollegeWinter Haven	$3,366	$35,095	—	$14,479	0.41
Florida National University-Main CampusHialeah	$16,088	$34,090	—	—	—
Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala	$15,117	$33,372	$34,496	$13,143	0.39
National Median	—	$27,783	—	$10,372	0.37

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Sheridan Technical College, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 37 graduates with reported earnings and 20 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.