Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State's Allied Health program sits at a curious intersection: it matches the state median but ranks in the 75th percentile nationally, revealing more about the concentration of strong programs in Ohio than any weakness here. With debt at $21,500 and first-year earnings of $38,691, graduates face manageable repayment that looks even better when those earnings jump 54% to nearly $60,000 by year four. That earnings trajectory—effectively adding $21,000 to the annual paycheck within four years—is the real story here.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 means graduates owe roughly seven months of their first-year salary, a reasonable burden that shrinks quickly as careers progress. Being in the 60th percentile statewide (among just five Ohio schools) matters less than the absolute numbers: $21,500 in debt for access to a field where mid-career earnings approach $60,000 represents solid value. The robust sample size confirms this isn't a fluke from a handful of exceptional graduates.

For families weighing this investment, the math works. The moderate debt load, combined with earnings that substantially outpace the national program median of $32,919, creates a straightforward value proposition. This is particularly true for in-state students already benefiting from Ohio State's tuition rates. The program delivers what matters most: career earnings that grow meaningfully while keeping educational debt manageable.