At $34,326/yr net price, Florida Career College-Hialeah graduates earn $28,928/yr within 10 years of enrollment.
Cost vs. Outcomes
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Net Price (per year) | $34,326 |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $137,304 |
| Median Earnings (10yr post-entry) | $28,928/yr |
| Earnings Premium vs. HS Diploma | $-5,072/yr |
| Graduation Rate (6-year) | 58.1% |
| Median Debt at Graduation | $9,500 |
What You'll Actually Pay
Average net price by family income
| Family Income | Estimated Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $34,365/yr |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $32,978/yr |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $37,076/yr |
| $110,001+ | $37,849/yr |
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Certificate | $33,565 | $9,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $27,874 | $18,347 |
| Public Health. | Associate | $22,874 | $20,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Certificate | $21,794 | $9,500 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Certificate | $21,761 | $10,313 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Certificate | $19,306 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $15,511 | $9,500 |
The Risk Factor
58.1% of students at Florida Career College-Hialeah graduate within 6 years. More than half of students finish, but the dropout rate is a real factor in whether this investment pays off.
Analysis
The math at Florida Career College-Hialeah does not work in your favor. You pay roughly $34,000 a year to attend, and ten years after enrolling the median graduate earns under $29,000. That earnings figure sits close to what a Florida worker with no college credential brings home, which means the price tag buys you little separation from where you started.
The HVAC certificate is the one program that comes close to justifying its cost. It pays about $33,600 with debt held to $9,500, and Hialeah's year-round air conditioning demand gives that skill a real local market. If you enroll here, this is the program to pick.
The associate degrees are where the risk concentrates. The Computer and Information Sciences associate pays under $28,000 but loads you with over $18,000 in debt, and the Public Health associate is worse: roughly $23,000 in earnings against $20,000 in debt. You take on twice the borrowing of the HVAC track for lower pay. The Health and Medical Administrative certificate keeps debt low but pays about $21,800, barely above minimum-wage full-time work.
The net price tiers offer no relief for lower-income families. If your household earns under $30,000, you still pay about $34,365, essentially the same as families earning over $110,000. There is no meaningful discount scaled to what you can afford, so a family with little income shoulders the same bill as a wealthy one.
This school is a reasonable financial fit only if you enroll in HVAC, live near Hialeah, and want a fast route into a trade. For any other program, or if you can access a community college HVAC or medical program at a fraction of this net price, look elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Florida Career College-Hialeah worth the cost?
With graduates earning a median of $28,928 ten years after enrollment and an annual net price of $34,326, the ROI is poor for most programs. Only the HVAC program shows earnings that justify the cost.
What are the highest paying programs at Florida Career College-Hialeah?
HVAC technician training is the only program with strong earnings at $33,565 annually. Computer and health programs average $21,000-$27,000, which barely covers the high tuition costs.
How much debt do Florida Career College-Hialeah graduates have?
The median debt is relatively low at $9,500, but with most graduates earning under $29,000 annually, even this amount can be difficult to repay.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Career College-Hialeah?
The graduation rate is 58%, meaning about 4 in 10 students don't finish their programs. This increases the financial risk since dropouts still owe money but lack the credential.