Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at St Petersburg College

St Petersburg College graduates enter the workforce earning notably more than most allied health programs in Florida, yet manage this with significantly less debt than the state average. With a median salary of $41,802 and debt of just $20,453, graduates owe roughly half their first-year income—a manageable ratio that puts them ahead of 60% of comparable Florida programs. More impressively, while the typical Florida allied health graduate carries over $25,000 in debt, SPC students borrow about $5,000 less while still earning above-state-median wages.

The program positions itself strategically in Florida's competitive allied health market. It trails elite performers like Hodges University by about $9,000 annually, but the debt load is substantially lighter. For families prioritizing affordable entry into healthcare support roles, this combination of solid earnings and controlled borrowing makes sense. The college serves a meaningful share of lower-income students (33% receive Pell grants), suggesting the program successfully balances access with outcomes.

This represents a straightforward pathway into allied health work without crushing debt. Graduates earn enough to comfortably manage their loans while establishing themselves in Florida's robust healthcare sector, and the program's performance relative to state peers suggests SPC delivers good value in a crowded field.