Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education

Median Earnings (1yr)

$24,655

27th percentile

40th percentile in Ohio

Median Debt

$9,550

1% above national median

Analysis

With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, the numbers here require careful interpretation, but they suggest Canton City Schools' medical assisting program produces earnings below what similar Ohio programs deliver. At $24,655 annually, graduates earn about $1,700 less than the state median and fall in just the 40th percentile among Ohio programs—meaning 60% of comparable programs in the state report better outcomes. The gap widens when you look at top performers: Sinclair Community College's medical assistants earn $43,380, nearly double what Canton grads make.

The debt load of $9,550 is typical for these certificates and creates a manageable 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio. For a career-focused adult education program serving mostly lower-income students (58% receive Pell grants), that's responsible financing. The real question is whether $24,655 provides sufficient economic mobility—that's barely above minimum wage for full-time work in many Ohio markets.

For parents of adult learners seeking quick workforce entry, this program offers affordable training but weaker earning potential than alternatives within driving distance. If your child is considering medical assisting in the Canton area, comparing outcomes at nearby community colleges or exploring which employers hire from Canton City Schools specifically would clarify whether this represents the best path to stable healthcare employment.

Where Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (83 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical EducationCanton	—	$24,655	—	$9,550	0.39
Sinclair Community CollegeDayton	$3,435	$43,380	$38,030	$7,750	0.18
Herzing University-AkronAkron	$13,420	$30,106	$29,950	$24,721	0.82
ATA College-CincinnatiCincinnati	$14,075	$29,280	$29,977	$16,640	0.57
Fortis College-CentervilleCenterville	$14,023	$28,653	$28,120	$11,466	0.40
Ohio Business College-SheffieldSheffield Village	$9,385	$27,980	$25,263	$10,500	0.38
National Median	—	$27,186	—	$9,500	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education, approximately 58% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 26 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.