Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park

This Allied Health and Medical Assisting program at Ross Medical Education Center delivers modest but concerning results. Graduates earn around $25,000 annually—about $2,200 below the national median for similar programs and $300 below Michigan's state median. Among Michigan's 54 programs in this field, this ranks in just the 40th percentile, meaning 60% of comparable state programs produce better earnings outcomes.

The debt picture is manageable at $9,500, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38, which is reasonable for a healthcare certificate program. However, the virtually flat earnings growth (+1% over four years) is troubling, suggesting limited career advancement opportunities. When you compare this to top Michigan programs like Montcalm Community College ($34,585) or Baker College ($32,846), graduates there earn $7,000-$10,000 more annually—a significant difference that compounds over a career.

For families considering this investment, the program serves primarily lower-income students (84% receive Pell grants) and provides entry-level healthcare employment. However, with dozens of stronger options across Michigan offering substantially higher earnings potential for similar debt levels, this particular program represents a below-average choice in a competitive field. Your child would likely achieve better financial outcomes at community colleges or other medical assisting programs within the state.