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

Ross Medical Education Center's allied health program delivers decent value for Ohio students, though the earnings trajectory raises some concerns. With starting salaries of $26,624 and manageable debt of $9,500, graduates face a reasonable debt-to-income ratio of 0.36. Among Ohio's 83 programs in this field, this ranks in the 60th percentile—solidly above the state median of $26,324, though well below top performers like Sinclair Community College at $43,380.

The concerning trend is that earnings actually decline to $24,537 by year four, an 8% drop that's unusual for most career paths. This suggests the program may be training students for entry-level positions without clear advancement opportunities. However, the low debt burden helps offset this limitation—many comparable programs saddle students with similar debt for worse outcomes.

For families considering this program, the math works if your child needs a quick path to steady employment. The 89% Pell Grant rate indicates this serves predominantly low-income students seeking practical job training. While you won't see dramatic income growth, the combination of reasonable debt and better-than-average Ohio earnings makes this a viable option for students who need to start earning quickly and can't afford longer, more expensive programs.