Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ohio Business College-Sandusky

Ohio Business College-Sandusky's health administration certificate produces starting salaries of $25,306—nearly $3,300 below the Ohio median for this program. Among the 85 schools offering this credential in Ohio, graduates here earn less than 60% of their peers, with top programs like Stark State College generating starting salaries over $10,000 higher. The gap persists after four years, when these graduates earn $27,611 versus nearly $36,000 at the state's leading programs.

The $13,642 in debt is relatively contained—just slightly above the state median and manageable with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54. With 84% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a predominantly low-income population who need credentials that translate to solid wages. However, the modest 9% earnings growth suggests limited career progression, and starting at $25,000 in healthcare administration makes financial independence challenging even with reasonable debt.

For families considering this investment, the comparison matters: other Ohio schools deliver substantially better outcomes in the same field without dramatically higher debt loads. Unless location constraints make Sandusky the only viable option, exploring programs at Stark State or the University of Cincinnati system would likely provide stronger returns on a similar investment of time and money.