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Ohio State University-Lima Campus delivers the state's most affordable Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program at just $12,458 net cost, while the main Columbus campus charges $18,292 for similar training. This $5,834 difference reflects how regional campuses serve students heading into Ohio's expanding healthcare sector, where Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center create steady demand for medical assistants and allied health professionals.
5
Programs
$12,458 – $25,022
Net Price Range
$30,988
Avg. Program Earnings
57.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,458 $9,212 18.1%
2 $15,156 $15,672 65.0% 34.4%
3 $15,389 $9,622 43.0%
4 $18,292 $12,859 87.7% 52.7%
5 $25,022 $36,078 74.3% 64.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $12,564 gap between Ohio's cheapest and most expensive programs?

The difference between Ohio State Lima's $12,458 net cost and Cedarville University's $25,022 reflects public versus private pricing structures. Public institutions receive state funding that reduces student costs, while private schools like Cedarville and Kettering College rely on tuition revenue despite offering higher graduation rates of 74% and 65% respectively.

How do graduation rates vary among Ohio's affordable Allied Health programs?

Ohio State's main campus leads with an 87.7% graduation rate, followed by Cedarville at 74.3% and Kettering College at 65%. However, the most affordable option, Ohio State Lima, shows just 18.1% completion, suggesting students may face different support systems or transfer to other campuses.

Does the Ohio College Opportunity Grant apply to these Allied Health programs?

Ohio residents attending public institutions like Ohio State campuses and Shawnee State can access the Ohio College Opportunity Grant, which provides up to $2,000 annually based on financial need. This grant particularly benefits Allied Health students at public schools where in-state tuition ranges from $9,212 to $12,859.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.