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

This Ross Medical Education Center program delivers below-average earnings that actually decline over time, making it a concerning investment despite relatively manageable debt levels. Graduates earn $25,789 in their first year—well below both the national median of $27,186 and Kentucky's median for similar programs. More troubling, earnings drop to $25,152 by year four, representing negative 2% growth when most careers should be advancing.

The program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Kentucky's 26 medical assisting programs, with top performers like Sullivan University ($34,352) earning nearly 40% more. While the $9,500 debt load is reasonable and matches national/state medians, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37 means students are borrowing about four months of their annual salary—manageable but not impressive given the limited earning potential.

The high percentage of Pell grant recipients (80%) suggests this program primarily serves students from lower-income backgrounds who may have fewer alternatives. However, several other Kentucky schools offer significantly better outcomes in the same field. Unless your child has compelling reasons to attend this specific location, they would likely be better served by programs like Sullivan University or MedQuest College that demonstrate much stronger earning potential in the same career path.