Health Professions at Mid Michigan College

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 is manageable territory for a healthcare associate's degree, though the small sample size at Mid Michigan College means we're relying on national benchmarks to gauge outcomes. Based on comparable programs across the country, graduates typically start around $35,200 annually with roughly $15,400 in debt—numbers that suggest this two-year credential can pay for itself within the first year if graduates find full-time work.

The challenge is understanding what specific healthcare roles this program prepares students for at Mid Michigan versus its peers. Associate's degrees in health professions span everything from medical assisting to dental hygiene to respiratory therapy, with vastly different earning trajectories. The national median puts this squarely in medical assistant or similar support role territory, not the higher-earning licensed positions that can justify more debt. With limited graduate data, it's worth confirming whether this program leads to licensure or certification that opens doors to better-paying positions down the line.

The practical question: Can your child secure employment in their chosen healthcare field near Harrison or wherever they plan to work? If this associate's opens a clear path to employment with room for advancement—either through experience or by laddering into a bachelor's later—the estimated debt load won't be a burden. If it leads to entry-level work that stalls around $35,000 indefinitely, they'll need to be comfortable with that ceiling before enrolling.