Health and Medical Administrative Services at Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville's medical administrative certificate hits its marks in a crowded field. With earnings around $29,000 that stay remarkably flat through year four, this program performs slightly better than Ohio's median and ranks in the 60th percentile statewide—middle-of-the-pack among 85 Ohio programs. The debt load of $15,333 is higher than the state median but translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53, meaning graduates dedicate roughly half a year's salary to paying off loans.

What's more concerning is the earnings ceiling. While top Ohio programs like Stark State produce graduates earning $36,000+, Stautzenberger grads see essentially zero wage growth over the first four years. For a certificate that serves 64% Pell-eligible students—often those most sensitive to financial outcomes—this stagnation matters. You're looking at steady, entry-level medical office work rather than a launching pad for career advancement.

The program works as affordable job training with a reasonable payback period, but it's not positioning graduates for significant salary growth. If your child wants quick entry into healthcare administration and you can access Ohio's better-performing options like Stark State or the UC system, those deliver noticeably higher returns. Otherwise, Stautzenberger provides adequate preparation for stable but modest-paying work—just don't expect earnings to climb much beyond that initial salary.