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

Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville's medical administrative certificate delivers initial earnings that beat 80% of similar programs nationally, starting graduates at $31,401—well above the national median of $27,783. The $9,500 debt load is reasonable, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30. However, the concerning detail is what happens after graduation: earnings drop 17% by year four, falling to $26,020. This pattern suggests graduates may start in medical office positions but struggle to advance or retain those roles.

Within Indiana, this program sits at the 60th percentile—solidly middle-of-the-pack among 14 similar programs in the state. It ties with the Lafayette and Kokomo locations for the highest first-year earnings among Ross campuses, though the four-year drop raises questions about whether these initial positions prove sustainable. The school serves a predominantly low-income population (85% receive Pell grants), making that earnings decline particularly significant for families counting on steady income growth.

For parents, the low debt makes this a limited-risk option if your child needs quick workforce entry. The first-year earnings are genuinely competitive. But the four-year trajectory suggests this may be better viewed as a short-term stepping stone rather than a stable career foundation—plan for your child to either advance their education or pivot to adjacent roles to maintain earnings.