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

Ross Medical Education Center's Allied Health program delivers modest but concerning outcomes that should give parents pause. With first-year earnings of $25,789—below both Ohio's median ($26,324) and the national average ($27,186)—graduates earn roughly $40-60 less per week than typical medical assisting program alumni. More troubling is the negative 2% earnings decline over four years, suggesting this career path may lack growth potential or that the program doesn't adequately prepare students for advancement.

The debt picture offers some relief at $9,500, which matches national norms and creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37. However, the program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Ohio's 83 similar programs, meaning six out of ten comparable programs in the state produce better-earning graduates. Top Ohio programs like Sinclair Community College ($43,380) demonstrate that much stronger outcomes are achievable in this field.

Given that 90% of students receive Pell grants, many families are already financially stretched. While the debt load is reasonable, the below-average earnings and apparent career stagnation make this a questionable investment. Parents should seriously consider higher-performing alternatives within Ohio, particularly community college programs that consistently deliver superior earnings outcomes in medical assisting fields.