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

Ross Medical Education Center-Granger's medical administrative services certificate sits squarely in the middle tier among Indiana programs—landing exactly at the 40th percentile both statewide and nationally. With starting earnings around $26,600, graduates earn about $2,800 less than the Indiana median for this credential and trail several other Ross locations in the state by nearly $5,000. The $9,500 debt load is manageable on its face, but it's higher than 75% of comparable programs nationally, which matters when earnings are already below average.

The concerning pattern here is the earnings trajectory: graduates actually earn slightly less four years out than in their first year. While the decline is modest (about $1,200), it suggests limited advancement opportunities in entry-level medical office roles. Combined with serving a student body that's 89% Pell-eligible, this raises questions about whether the program adequately prepares students for positions with growth potential versus dead-end administrative work.

For families considering this program, the comparison to other Ross locations in Indiana is instructive—their Lafayette, Kokomo, and Evansville campuses show $31,400 earnings for the same certificate. If relocation is feasible, those campuses deliver meaningfully better outcomes. Otherwise, this Granger program offers a low-risk entry point to healthcare administration (the debt is manageable), but parents should understand they're paying for access to jobs that likely max out quickly rather than careers with clear advancement paths.