Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Ohio Business College-Sandusky

Ohio Business College-Sandusky charges more debt than most Allied Health programs while graduates see their earnings drop 10% between years one and four. Starting at $27,980 puts graduates slightly above both Ohio and national medians, but by year four they're earning $25,263—essentially watching their income slide backward while their peers typically see modest growth. With 84% of students receiving Pell grants, this downward trajectory hits a particularly vulnerable population hard.

The debt burden of $10,500 isn't catastrophic—it's actually below the 37th percentile nationally, meaning most similar programs load students with more. The first-year debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 is manageable on paper. However, that calculation looks worse when you factor in declining earnings. A debt load that seems reasonable at $27,980 becomes more burdensome at $25,263, especially in a field where many programs deliver stable or growing earnings.

For families weighing this program, the question is whether a certificate that ranks in the 60th percentile among Ohio programs justifies debt when graduates' earning power diminishes over time. Top Ohio programs like Sinclair Community College show what's possible in this field—their graduates earn $43,380, demonstrating that medical assisting credentials can lead to much stronger outcomes. This program works as an entry point if students have immediate job opportunities locked in, but the backward earnings trajectory should prompt serious questions about long-term value.