Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Ross Medical Education Center-Canton

This program offers a quick path to employment but at below-average earning potential. With graduates earning around $25,000 annually and virtually no income growth over four years, this represents one of the weaker options in Michigan's competitive allied health landscape. Among Michigan's 54 similar programs, this ranks in just the 40th percentile—meaning 60% of comparable in-state programs produce higher earnings.

The debt picture is reasonable at $9,500, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38, but the low absolute earnings limit your child's financial progress. More concerning is the complete lack of earning growth—from $24,905 in year one to just $25,038 in year four. Compare this to top Michigan performers like Montcalm Community College ($34,585) or Baker College ($32,846), which offer 30-40% higher earnings for similar training.

The bottom line: while this program gets students working quickly in healthcare support roles, it's not positioned for strong long-term financial outcomes. With 75% of students receiving Pell grants, this school serves a population seeking affordable career training, but parents should know their child would likely earn significantly more at other Michigan community colleges offering the same credential. Consider the higher-performing in-state alternatives before committing.