Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Ross College-Sylvania

Ross College-Sylvania's Allied Health program costs less than most alternatives but delivers below-average earnings, a tradeoff that demands careful calculation. Graduates earn about $32,000 initially—roughly $4,000 below Ohio's median for this field and nearly $5,000 below the national figure. The program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Ohio schools, meaning 60% of comparable in-state programs produce stronger outcomes. Students at Cincinnati State, for instance, start $10,000 ahead annually with similar credentials.

The debt picture provides some relief: at $15,608, borrowers owe about $6,000 less than typical Ohio graduates in this field. Still, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 means students are borrowing nearly half their first year's salary. With 88% of students receiving Pell grants, most families here are price-sensitive, and that lower sticker price matters. Earnings do grow 7% over four years to $34,234, though that still trails state and national benchmarks significantly.

For families prioritizing minimal debt over maximum earnings, this program achieves its narrow purpose—getting graduates credentialed and employed without catastrophic borrowing. But parents should recognize their child will likely earn $7,000-$10,000 less annually than peers at stronger Ohio programs, a gap that compounds over a career and may outweigh the initial savings.