Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger

Median Earnings (1yr)

$28,570

57th percentile

60th percentile in Kentucky

Median Debt

$9,500

8% below national median

Analysis

Ross Medical Education Center's certificate program serves students on a tight budget—nearly three-quarters receive Pell grants—and delivers something valuable in return: predictable employment with minimal debt. Graduates earn around $29,000 straight out of school, which beats both the Kentucky median ($26,638) and national average ($27,783) for these programs. The $9,500 debt load is notably lower than Kentucky's typical $14,850, making this one of the more affordable pathways into healthcare administration in the state.

The tradeoff is ceiling, not floor. Earnings essentially flatline after graduation, staying around $29,000 four years out. That's roughly $9,000 less than what graduates from Sullivan University or Jefferson Community and Technical College earn, suggesting this program gets you employed quickly but doesn't position you for significant advancement. For families prioritizing immediate job placement with manageable debt—particularly those who can't afford to take on $15,000+ in loans—that's a reasonable exchange.

This works best for students who need to start earning quickly and can supplement the certificate with experience or additional credentials later. The 60th percentile ranking among Kentucky programs and manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33 make it a viable entry point into healthcare, just not a pathway to the field's higher-paying positions.

Where Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger	$28,570	$28,742	+1%
Sullivan University	$38,362	$38,121	-1%
Ross College-Hopkinsville	$28,570	$28,742	+1%
Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green	$24,758	$26,729	+8%
American National University-Pikeville	$29,859	$26,616	-11%

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (33 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Ross Medical Education Center-ErlangerErlanger	—	$28,570	$28,742	$9,500	0.33
Sullivan UniversityLouisville	$14,220	$38,362	$38,121	$21,031	0.55
Jefferson Community and Technical CollegeLouisville	$4,706	$36,397	—	$16,706	0.46
MedQuest CollegeLouisville	—	$35,910	—	$9,353	0.26
American National University-PikevillePikeville	$11,484	$29,859	$26,616	$17,264	0.58
ATA CollegeLouisville	$13,930	$29,507	$25,497	$20,145	0.68
National Median	—	$27,783	—	$10,372	0.37

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger, approximately 73% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.