Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education

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.