Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria

Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria produces graduates who earn slightly below what's typical for this credential—sitting at the 40th percentile both nationally and within Ohio, where the state median is $28,570. With first-year earnings around $26,600, graduates face manageable debt of $9,500, creating a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36. However, the concerning pattern here is that earnings actually decline to $25,446 by year four, a 4% drop that's unusual for career progression.

The 90% Pell Grant rate indicates this program serves primarily low-income students, and for someone entering the workforce quickly with minimal debt, these numbers aren't disastrous. But the combination of below-median starting pay and backwards earnings trajectory means graduates aren't building toward higher-paying positions over time. Meanwhile, other Ohio programs like Stark State College produce graduates earning $36,000—nearly $10,000 more annually—which compounds significantly over a career.

For a family looking at this program, the key question is opportunity cost. The relatively low debt burden is an advantage, but your child would start behind peers from other Ohio programs and fall further behind with each passing year. If medical administrative work is the goal, investigate why Stark State and the University of Cincinnati programs command 35-40% higher earnings for similar credentials.