Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Scioto County Career Technical Center

This program generates earnings well below what most medical assisting programs deliver in Ohio. With graduates earning around $22,800 initially and $24,212 four years out, these figures sit in the bottom half of Ohio programs and the bottom 12th percentile nationally. For context, the median Ohio medical assisting program produces earnings of $26,324, while top performers like Sinclair Community College reach $43,380—nearly double what graduates here earn.

The $11,422 debt load is relatively modest and manageable at 50% of first-year earnings, which keeps this from being a financial disaster. However, the real concern is the earnings ceiling: four years into their careers, graduates are barely clearing $24,000. This suggests limited advancement opportunities or potential challenges in securing full-time positions in healthcare settings. For parents helping a student cover even this modest debt, the low earning potential means it could take years to build financial independence.

The small sample size here is important—we're looking at fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances heavily influence these numbers. If your child has a specific job offer or clear local opportunities lined up, those matter more than these statistics. Otherwise, consider whether other Ohio programs with stronger track records might offer better career prospects for similar training.