Health and Medical Administrative Services at Sinclair Community College

Something's going wrong here that warrants a serious conversation before writing the tuition check. Sinclair's healthcare administration certificate starts at $26,932—already below both the state median ($28,570) and national average—but then drops to $22,941 by year four. That's a 15% earnings decline when most programs should show growth, suggesting graduates may be struggling to advance in their careers or leaving the field entirely.

The numbers look even worse in context. Other Ohio community colleges place graduates significantly higher: Stark State's program yields $36,006 in first-year earnings, nearly $10,000 more than Sinclair. Among Ohio's 85 programs in this field, Sinclair lands at the 40th percentile—firmly below average. The debt burden is manageable at $9,929, but when your earnings are declining year over year, even modest debt becomes harder to justify. And with a small sample size here, we can't be certain these patterns are reliable.

If your child is set on healthcare administration, they'd be better served looking at other Ohio community colleges with stronger track records. If they're committed to Sinclair, they should investigate why this particular program underperforms—and whether there are alternative pathways at the school that lead to more stable career outcomes.