Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

The sharp drop from an estimated $35,365 in first-year earnings to just $20,797 by year four demands explanation. While comparable programs in Ohio typically start graduates near the state median, this particular outcome four years out sits nearly 40% below what peer programs deliver, suggesting either employment instability or career trajectory problems worth investigating before enrolling.

The estimated $25,563 debt load—derived from similar for-profit institutions offering this credential—exceeds both state and national medians for allied health associate's programs. With 76% of students receiving Pell grants, this debt burden hits a particularly vulnerable population. Several Ohio public colleges produce notably stronger outcomes: Kent State's various campuses and Cincinnati State both report first-year earnings above $40,000, offering a meaningful income advantage that compounds over time.

The concerning four-year earnings figure is the critical unknown here. Because both the debt and initial earnings are estimates from peer programs, you're essentially looking at what similar schools produce—but that dramatic income decline by year four is specific to this program's reported data. Before committing, demand clarity from the school about what's happening to graduates between years one and four, and seriously compare costs against Ohio's public alternatives where the data tells a more complete and encouraging story.