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Ross College-Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville, Kentucky · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 4001 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · Phone: (270) 886-1302 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ross College-Hopkinsville is a private for-profit trade school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Ross College-Hopkinsville has a 60.6% completion rate, above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $29,898 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Ross College-Hopkinsville is $24,563, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 62.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $32,950 | $39,270 | $45,940 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 43 | $23,956 | $23,343 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $28,790 | $33,993 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Ross College-Hopkinsville is a private for-profit trade school located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, a distant town setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The school offers two program families, with medical assistant programs as its top offering, accounting for 51 completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 60.6%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $29,898. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,563, and 62.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 90 students.
This campus appears suited to students pursuing focused, single-field training in medical assisting rather than a broad range of trades, which may fit adults changing careers who want a concentrated program rather than a multi-year degree; however, program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures can change year to year and any details not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ross College-Hopkinsville offers two program families, with medical assistant programs as the top offering, accounting for 51 completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 62.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.6%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $29,898.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $24,563.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ross College-Hopkinsville is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and typical debt loads compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (270) 886-1302 or visit https://rosseducation.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?421513.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's focus on a single program family, medical assistant training, may suit those seeking concentrated career training, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about medical assistant certification.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ross College-Hopkinsville at (270) 886-1302 or through its website, https://rosseducation.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?421513 to compare institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.