Health and Medical Administrative Services at Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

With nearly two-thirds of students qualifying for Pell grants, Stautzenberger College-Brecksville serves a predominantly working-class population—making the program's debt burden particularly concerning. Graduates leave with $30,203 in debt but earn just $27,646 their first year out, creating a debt load that exceeds their entire first-year salary. While this performs at the 40th percentile among Ohio programs (meaning it's below the state median), it falls to the 25th percentile nationally and lags far behind Ohio's community college options. Cuyahoga Community College and Cincinnati State both deliver 40%+ higher earnings, yet their students likely incur less debt at public institutions.

The modest 6% earnings growth to $29,240 by year four doesn't fundamentally change the math. At these income levels, managing $30,000 in student loans will consume a substantial portion of take-home pay for years. For context, graduates would likely face monthly loan payments around $300-350 on a standard repayment plan—roughly 15% of their gross first-year income.

If your child is set on medical administration in Ohio, the state's community colleges offer demonstrably stronger outcomes at lower cost. This program might make sense only if geographic constraints or transfer credits create unique value, but the debt-to-earnings picture suggests exploring those alternatives first.