Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Sinclair Community College

Sinclair's allied health program sits squarely in the middle of Ohio's offerings—ranking at the 40th percentile statewide—but there's a significant earnings gap to consider. While graduates start at $33,709 and reach nearly $38,000 by year four, they're earning about $4,000 less annually than peers at top Ohio programs like Cincinnati State. That difference compounds over time: roughly $16,000 in lost earnings over the first four years alone, which exceeds the program's total debt load.

The debt side offers better news. At $18,225, students here borrow about $3,300 less than the typical Ohio medical assisting graduate, and the 0.54 debt-to-earnings ratio means most graduates can manage payments without severe financial strain. The steady 13% earnings growth suggests reasonable career progression, even if starting wages lag behind.

For parents weighing this program, the calculation is straightforward: your child will likely graduate with manageable debt but below-average earnings for the field in Ohio. If staying in Dayton for family or cost reasons makes Sinclair the practical choice, this path can work—the debt won't be crushing. But if Cincinnati State or one of the Kent State campuses is accessible without significantly higher costs, those programs deliver substantially better earning potential that could justify the extra commute or slightly higher expenses.