Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Owens Community College

Owens Community College's Allied Health program produces graduates earning about $3,700 less than the typical Ohio program in this field, placing it in the 40th percentile statewide—a meaningful gap when you consider that Cincinnati State grads earn $8,700 more within a year of graduation. That said, this program does keep debt slightly below state averages ($19,649 versus $21,542), which partially offsets the earnings disadvantage.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 means students borrow roughly seven months of their first-year salary, which is manageable in absolute terms. The 17% earnings growth over four years—from $33,188 to $38,725—shows steady career progression, though graduates still trail their statewide peers even at the four-year mark. For a family weighing Owens against other Ohio options, the question becomes whether proximity or other factors justify accepting lower earnings potential.

This program works as an accessible entry point into healthcare careers, particularly given the reasonable debt load. However, if your child has the flexibility to attend schools like Cincinnati State or the Kent State campuses, those programs deliver substantially better financial outcomes in the same field. The difference isn't catastrophic, but it's real enough to warrant comparison shopping within Ohio's community college system.