Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Four years after completing this associate's degree, graduates earn $29,272—significantly less than the estimated first-year earnings of $35,365 that comparable Ohio programs suggest. This backward trajectory is unusual and concerning. Most career-focused associate's degrees show earnings growth over time, but here the pattern moves in the wrong direction. The estimated debt load of $25,563 against these declining earnings creates a challenging financial picture, particularly for a program serving primarily Pell-eligible students.

Looking across Ohio, the top Allied Health and Medical Assisting programs—largely at Kent State campuses and Cincinnati State—report first-year earnings around $40,000 to $42,000. That's roughly $10,000 more annually than what graduates from this program are earning four years out. Given that the debt burden here is also higher than Ohio's typical $21,542 for these programs, the gap in outcomes becomes harder to justify financially.

The declining earnings pattern deserves serious investigation before enrollment. Contact the school directly to understand what's driving the four-year dip—whether it reflects part-time work, credential stacking toward higher degrees, or field-specific factors. If graduates are genuinely earning less with experience rather than more, that's a red flag worth understanding completely before committing to this particular program over better-performing alternatives in the state.