Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor

Ross Medical Education Center's Ann Arbor location serves a predominantly low-income student population (87% receive Pell grants) but delivers outcomes that lag significantly behind other Michigan options. While graduates here earn slightly above the state median for dental support programs, they're making $10,000 less than peers at nearby Washtenaw Community College and about $8,000 less than graduates from Northwestern Michigan College—programs that likely carry similar debt loads.

The $27,565 fourth-year earnings suggest steady but modest growth in this field, and the debt load of $9,500 is manageable enough that graduates should be able to pay it down without severe financial strain. However, the 60th percentile ranking in Michigan is less impressive when you realize the state's median itself sits well below the national average. This program essentially delivers middle-of-the-road results in a below-average state.

For families weighing this certificate against community college alternatives, the comparison is stark: Washtenaw Community College graduates earn 36% more within four years. Unless location or schedule flexibility makes Ross the only viable option, prospective students should seriously explore those higher-earning alternatives. The debt is reasonable, but you're still investing time and money in a program that demonstrably underperforms nearby competitors.