Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Ross College-Hopkinsville

Ross College-Hopkinsville charges significantly less than most Kentucky programs—graduates leave with $15,608 in debt versus the state median of $23,690—but that lower price tag comes with below-average earnings. At $31,888 one year out, graduates earn about $5,000 less than the state median and nearly $5,000 less than the national benchmark. Within Kentucky, this program sits at the 40th percentile, meaning six in ten allied health programs in the state produce better earning outcomes.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 is manageable, and graduates do see steady income growth to $34,234 by year four. For students from low-income backgrounds (77% receive Pell grants here), the lower debt burden matters. However, Kentucky's community college system offers notably stronger alternatives: Somerset Community College graduates earn $46,829—nearly $15,000 more annually—and even Jefferson Community and Technical College delivers $38,477, a $6,500 premium.

If your child is considering Ross College-Hopkinsville because it's nearby or offers convenient scheduling, the program won't saddle them with crushing debt. But if they have access to Kentucky's community colleges, particularly Somerset or Jefferson, those programs deliver substantially better financial outcomes that would justify even slightly higher debt levels. The earnings gap compounds over a career, making the extra effort to attend a stronger program worthwhile.