Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green

This medical assisting program delivers below-average earnings with typical debt levels, making it a questionable investment compared to alternatives in Kentucky. Graduates earn around $25,000 annually—about $2,200 less than the national median for similar programs and ranking in just the 30th percentile nationally. While the program performs slightly better within Kentucky (40th percentile), it still significantly underperforms the top programs in the state, with Sullivan University graduates earning nearly $10,000 more annually.

The debt picture is more reasonable at $9,500, which matches both national and state medians, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38. However, the concerning factor is the complete lack of earnings growth—graduates see virtually no income increase from year one to year four, suggesting limited career advancement potential. With 89% of students receiving Pell grants, this program primarily serves lower-income students who need strong employment outcomes.

Given Kentucky's competitive landscape for medical assisting programs, parents should seriously consider alternatives. Several in-state options offer substantially higher earning potential for likely similar debt levels. Unless geographic constraints limit options to Bowling Green specifically, investing in a higher-performing program could mean an additional $4,000-9,000 in annual earnings—a significant difference for entry-level healthcare workers.