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

This Ross Medical Education Center program delivers below-average results in a field where many graduates struggle financially. With first-year earnings of $25,789, graduates earn about $2,000 less than both the national and Indiana medians for medical assisting programs. Among Indiana's 13 medical assisting programs, this one ranks in the 40th percentile—meaning 60% of similar programs in the state produce better outcomes.

The concerning trend here is the earnings decline: graduates actually earn less after four years ($25,152) than they do initially, representing a 2% drop when most workers expect salary growth. Compare this to stronger programs like Ivy Tech Community College, where graduates earn $32,398—nearly $7,000 more annually. The debt load of $9,500 isn't excessive, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37, but the stagnant earning potential limits long-term financial progress.

The high Pell grant percentage (89%) indicates this program serves predominantly low-income students, which makes the modest outcomes particularly concerning for families seeking economic mobility. While medical assisting can provide stable employment, this specific program appears to underperform compared to readily available alternatives within Indiana. Your child would likely achieve better financial outcomes at Ivy Tech or other higher-performing programs in the state.