Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ross College-Sylvania

Ross College-Sylvania's health administration certificate puts graduates in an immediate bind: earnings barely move over four years, stalling at around $28,700 while peers at Ohio's stronger programs—like Stark State College at $36,000—pull ahead significantly. At the 60th percentile statewide, this program sits squarely in the middle of Ohio options, but that middle ground means missing out on roughly $7,000 annually compared to the state's top-performing schools. With 88% of students receiving Pell grants, many borrowers here can't afford to leave thousands on the table.

The $9,500 debt load seems manageable at first glance—it's actually below both the state median ($12,496) and national average. That's the program's lone bright spot. But here's the problem: when your earnings trajectory is essentially flat and you're starting at $28,570, you're not building the income cushion needed to comfortably handle student debt while covering living expenses. The 1% earnings growth over four years suggests limited advancement opportunity in the roles this certificate qualifies you for.

For families considering this program, the question is whether accepting middle-of-the-pack outcomes makes sense when stronger Ohio alternatives exist at similar credential levels. If Ross College-Sylvania offers specific advantages—location, schedule flexibility, or guaranteed clinical placements—it might work. Otherwise, exploring those higher-earning programs could mean an extra $300-600 monthly in your child's paycheck, which matters considerably more than a slightly lower debt balance.