Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Ultrasound Medical Institute

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25 suggests manageable financing for an IT certificate program, though the full picture here requires some detective work. With too few graduates to report outcomes, we're relying on what similar certificate programs across the country typically produce: around $42,000 in first-year earnings and just over $10,000 in debt. That estimated debt figure is notably lower than what Florida programs typically carry ($12,500), which could indicate either efficient program design or potentially fewer credit hours required.

The estimated earnings align closely with what IT certificate holders make at nearby community colleges like St. Petersburg and Miami Dade, where actual reported outcomes hover around $39,000-$41,000. This consistency is reassuring—it suggests the national benchmark isn't wildly off base for Florida's market. For a program serving a high proportion of Pell-eligible students (50%), getting to the low-$40,000s relatively quickly could represent meaningful income growth, especially if students are completing quickly and entering the workforce.

The challenge is uncertainty. Without actual graduate data, you're betting that this particular program—at a specialized ultrasound institute offering IT training—will perform like the typical certificate program nationally. If the lower debt estimate holds true and students complete efficiently, this could be a solid workforce credential. But you'll want to verify completion rates and confirm exactly what IT roles this certificate prepares students for, since "administration and management" can mean anything from help desk work to network administration.