Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Ohio Business College's health administrative services certificate produces earnings that lag behind most alternatives in the state. At $25,306 in the first year, graduates earn about $3,300 less than the typical Ohio program graduate and roughly $2,500 below the national median. Among the 85 Ohio schools offering this certificate, OBC ranks in just the 40th percentile—meaning six out of ten comparable programs deliver better outcomes. The gap is striking when you look at top performers: Stark State College graduates earn over $10,000 more annually with similar training.

The debt load of $13,642 sits slightly above both state and national norms, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio that's manageable but not impressive at 0.54. With 85% of students receiving Pell grants, this serves a predominantly low-income population, which makes the below-average earnings more concerning—these students have the least margin for error. Earnings do grow 9% by year four, reaching $27,611, but that still trails state and national benchmarks.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: comparable certificates at community colleges and other Ohio institutions consistently deliver $3,000-$10,000 more in annual earnings with similar or lower debt. Unless there are compelling reasons related to location or scheduling, exploring other options in Ohio's crowded field of medical administrative programs makes financial sense.