Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green

Ross Medical Education Center's health administration certificate delivers below-average earnings compared to similar programs nationwide, but performs reasonably within Kentucky's landscape. At $24,758 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $3,000 less than the national median but only $2,000 below the state median—ranking in the 40th percentile among Kentucky programs. The concerning part: top Kentucky programs like Sullivan University and Jefferson Community and Technical College produce graduates earning $36,000-$38,000 annually, demonstrating that significantly better outcomes are achievable in the same state.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $9,500, graduates borrow about half the Kentucky median of $14,850, creating a manageable 38-cent debt load for every dollar of first-year earnings. With 89% of students receiving Pell grants, this lower debt burden matters—these are students who likely have limited financial cushion for heavy loan payments. Earnings do grow 8% to $26,729 by year four, though this remains modest for healthcare administration work.

For families prioritizing minimal debt and local training, this program keeps borrowing reasonable. But if your child can access Jefferson Community and Technical College or Sullivan University, those programs deliver 40-50% higher earnings with debt levels your family might still manage. The value here depends entirely on whether better-performing Kentucky alternatives are realistic options.