Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at ATA College-Cincinnati

With only a handful of graduates tracked, the data here is shaky, but the pattern isn't encouraging. ATA College-Cincinnati's allied health program produces median earnings around $29,000—roughly $6,000 below the state median and $8,000 below the national average for this degree. Among Ohio's 53 programs in this field, this ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable state programs deliver better outcomes.

The debt load of $25,563 isn't catastrophic relative to earnings (you'd owe about 88 cents for every dollar earned in year one), but it's notably higher than typical for this field. What's more concerning is the complete absence of earnings growth: graduates earn essentially the same amount four years out as they do right after finishing. Compare this to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, where similar graduates earn $41,891—44% more for likely similar or lower debt.

Given that 84% of students here receive Pell grants, this program primarily serves students who can least afford a weak return on investment. The small sample size means individual circumstances could vary widely, but if you're considering medical assisting programs in Cincinnati, the local community college appears to offer substantially better value. Unless there are compelling scheduling or location factors, it's worth exploring those alternatives first.