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

Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo's Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate starts strong but tells a cautionary tale. While graduates earn $31,401 in their first year—beating 80% of similar programs nationally and ranking among the top medical administrative programs in Indiana—earnings drop to $26,020 by year four, a 17% decline that reverses the initial advantage. The relatively low debt load of $9,500 means graduates can manage payments even with declining earnings, but they're essentially earning less four years into their careers than they did fresh out of school.

The program serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (84%) and delivers above-average starting outcomes for medical administrative work. First-year earnings exceed both the state median ($29,369) and national median ($27,783) for this field. However, the earnings decline suggests either limited advancement opportunities in medical office settings or job market instability that pushes graduates into lower-paying positions over time.

For a family considering this program, the math works if you view it as a quick pathway to immediate employment rather than a long-term career investment. The debt is manageable, and that first year shows the program can get graduates placed. But if your child expects steady career progression and earnings growth, the data suggests medical administrative work through this certificate may not deliver that trajectory—at least not in the Kokomo area job market.