Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Fortis College-Centerville

The debt burden here tells an important story: comparable Allied Health programs typically leave graduates with $25,563 in loans, which is substantially higher than both Ohio's state median ($21,542) and the national average ($19,825) for this credential. That debt estimate comes from examining peer for-profit institutions nationwide, and it suggests students here are financing their education more heavily than most.

The earnings trajectory raises red flags. While similar Ohio programs suggest first-year earnings around $35,365, this program reports actual fourth-year earnings of just $22,512—a 36% decline rather than the wage growth parents would expect. Even if we assume the estimated first-year figure is accurate, nearby community colleges like Cincinnati State are producing graduates who earn $41,891 in their first year with comparable program costs. That's $6,500 more annually while likely carrying less debt.

For the 71% of students here receiving Pell grants, this math matters enormously. The estimated 0.72 debt-to-earnings ratio sounds manageable on paper, but it relies on uncertain first-year projections while the actual fourth-year data shows graduates struggling financially. Before committing, compare the total program cost here against Ohio's public colleges offering the same degree—the earnings gap alone could cost your child $60,000+ over a decade.