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Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro
Owensboro, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 410 Southtown Blvd. Suite 6, Owensboro, KY 42303 · Phone: (270) 684-5344 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro is a private for-profit trade school in Owensboro, Kentucky offering dental assistant and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 60.7% completion rate, above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $30,481 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro is reported at $24,616, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, which cover about 70.0% of students.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assistants | $35,600 | $47,730 | $56,760 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $22,121 | $20,699 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $21,623 | $21,597 | $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 Medical Education Center-Owensboro is a private for-profit trade school located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for training. The school's primary offerings are dental assistant schools and medical assistant programs, which together account for its full slate of two program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 60.7%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,481. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,616, and 70.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the campus serves a largely low-income student population. Enrollment is small, with 38 undergraduate students and 23 trade completers reported.
Given its focused, short-format dental and medical assistant programs, this campus setting may suit students seeking a quicker entry into healthcare support roles rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should independently verify accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review current outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers dental assistant schools (13 completers) and medical assistant programs (10 completers), its only two program families.
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, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.7%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,481.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,616.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding structure compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (270) 684-5344 or visit rosseducation.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and check federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484330.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's dental and medical assistant program families suggest a focus on entry-level healthcare roles, but specific fit for career changers, such as scheduling flexibility, is not reported for this campus 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 at (270) 684-5344 for program-specific credential information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro at (270) 684-5344 or through its website, rosseducation.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard link for regional comparisons.
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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.