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

Ohio Business College-Sheffield's medical assisting program shows reasonable initial placement but troubling long-term trends that deserve careful consideration. First-year graduates earn $27,980, which beats the Ohio median by $1,656 and puts this program in the 60th percentile statewide—a respectable showing among 83 programs. The $10,500 debt load is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 that's better than many competing programs.

The red flag appears four years out, when median earnings drop to $25,263—a 10% decline that suggests graduates either leave the field or face limited advancement opportunities. This backward trajectory stands in stark contrast to top Ohio performers like Sinclair Community College, where graduates earn $43,380, showing that medical assisting can lead to stronger career paths. The 85% Pell Grant rate indicates this program serves predominantly low-income students, making that earnings decline even more consequential for families depending on consistent income growth.

For a quick-entry healthcare credential with modest debt, this program gets graduates working relatively quickly at wages slightly above state norms. But parents should understand they're likely looking at plateaued or declining earnings in the years ahead, not a launching pad for career growth. If your child is committed to medical assisting, compare carefully against community college alternatives that show better four-year outcomes.