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

Ross Medical Education Center-Warren sits in an interesting middle ground for Michigan students. While graduates earn roughly $25,000-$26,000 annually—below the national median but actually above most Michigan programs in this field (60th percentile statewide)—the relatively modest $9,500 debt load keeps this manageable with a debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.4.

The concern here isn't the debt—it's the earnings trajectory. Graduates see their income slip slightly from year one to year four, which is unusual for an entry-level credential. With 85% of students receiving Pell grants, many are already financially vulnerable, making income stability crucial. The program does beat half of Michigan's health administration certificates, but it's worth noting that other Ross locations achieve higher outcomes ($28,570), and community colleges like Schoolcraft push earnings above $29,000.

For a family considering this certificate, the math isn't prohibitive—the debt is payable—but the income ceiling appears low and fixed. If your child needs a quick credential to enter healthcare administration and can't access higher-performing alternatives nearby, Warren's outcomes are defensible for Michigan. But if Schoolcraft or another Ross location is geographically feasible, those extra few thousand dollars annually compound significantly over a career.