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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private non-profit university

Medical assistant programsRadiology & sonography programsMedical billing & coding programsCulinary & pastry schoolsSurgical technologist programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Florida avg 71%
$26,125median debt of graduates
$37,447median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$39,696median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 1500 NW 49th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 · Phone: (954) 776-4476 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Occupational Therapy Association; May 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 16 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private non-profit trade and career school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering medical assistant, radiology, and medical billing/coding programs, accredited by SACS and others.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $26,125 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,696; completion rate versus the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 57.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$35,880$43,680$46,800
Radiologic technologists and technicians$51,390$76,750$82,650
Medical records specialists$36,330$45,760$59,230
Chefs and head cooks$31,920$58,240$75,840
Surgical technologists$41,270$62,440$75,170

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 427 $24,518 $24,878 $22,938
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 395 $43,679 $40,503 $26,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 337 $28,258 $31,632 $22,125
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 185 $28,258 $31,632 $22,125
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 147 $43,679 $40,503 $26,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 144 $28,258 $31,632 $22,125
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 33 $25,910 $25,629 $18,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 22 $43,679 $40,503 $26,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 22 $43,679 $40,503 $26,500
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 16 $25,910 $25,629 $18,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 14 $43,679 $40,503 $26,500

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private non-profit university located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and specialized accreditors for occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and radiologic technology. Among its 11 program families, the largest enrollments are in medical assistant programs, radiology and sonography programs, and medical billing and coding programs.

Federal data show 1,742 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 17,678. The campus completion rate compared to the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $26,125, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $39,696. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 57.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attend this campus.

This campus offers a range of medical and technical trade programs alongside broader university offerings, situated in a midsize city setting. Whether the programs suit an adult career-changer depends on specific program length and format, which are not detailed here; prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcome data independently, check the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale offers 11 program families, with the largest programs in medical assistant, radiology and sonography, and medical billing and coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by several bodies including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and specialized accreditors for occupational and physical therapy and radiologic technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA loans and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate for this campus compared to the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates who took out loans is $26,125, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,696, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private non-profit institution, which typically means tuition revenue is reinvested into the school rather than distributed to shareholders.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (954) 776-4476 or visit its website for specifics.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and check outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from the data provided, since program length and schedule details are not reported; contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale at (954) 776-4476 or visit https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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