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

Ross Medical's Allied Health program delivers underwhelming returns that should give parents pause. Graduates earn $24,905 in their first year—significantly below both the national median ($27,186) and Michigan state median ($25,347) for similar programs. More concerning, earnings barely budge over four years, growing just 1% to $25,038, suggesting limited career advancement potential in this field.

While the $9,500 debt load is manageable and typical for the field, the earnings performance is troubling. This program ranks in just the 30th percentile nationally and 40th percentile within Michigan, meaning 60-70% of comparable programs produce better outcomes. The stark contrast with top Michigan performers is telling: Montcalm Community College graduates earn $34,585—nearly $10,000 more annually than Ross Medical graduates.

The high Pell Grant percentage (77%) indicates this program serves many low-income students who need strong employment outcomes most. Unfortunately, these graduates are likely to struggle financially, earning barely above minimum wage in many areas. With dozens of medical assisting programs in Michigan offering significantly better prospects, your child would be better served exploring alternatives like the community college options that consistently outperform Ross Medical while likely offering lower tuition costs.