Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Ross Medical Education Center-Port Huron

This Allied Health program at Ross Medical Education Center-Port Huron delivers below-average earning potential that should give parents pause. With median earnings of just $24,905 one year after graduation, graduates earn about $2,300 less than the national average for similar programs and trail the Michigan state median by $442. More concerning, the program ranks in only the 30th percentile nationally and 40th percentile within Michigan—meaning 60-70% of comparable programs produce better-earning graduates.

The debt picture offers some relief, with $9,500 in median debt creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38. However, the minimal earnings growth from year one to year four (+1%) suggests graduates hit their earning ceiling quickly with limited upside potential. When you compare this to top Michigan programs like Montcalm Community College ($34,585) or Baker College ($32,846), the gap becomes stark—those graduates earn nearly $10,000 more annually.

Given that 82% of students here receive Pell grants, this program primarily serves lower-income families who need maximum return on their educational investment. For parents seeking the best value in Michigan's allied health training, community colleges like Grand Rapids or Muskegon offer significantly better earning potential for the same debt load. This program will get your child employed, but other options provide much stronger financial outcomes.