Cheapest Health and Medical Administrative Services Colleges in Ohio

Ohio University's regional campuses dominate the most affordable Health and Medical Administrative Services programs in the state, with five locations offering net costs under $7,000. The Eastern Campus in Saint Clairsville leads at just $4,503 annually, while graduation rates across these campuses range from 12% to 20%. Ohio's healthcare sector provides ample opportunities for medical administrators, with major employers like Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center requiring skilled support staff. The cost difference between public and private options is substantial, with Kettering College charging $15,156 compared to Ohio University's sub-$7,000 rates. Kent State University's satellite campuses fill the middle range at around $10,000-$11,000, though their graduation rates reach as high as 28%. Students completing these programs can expect median earnings between $29,141 and $43,426, with debt loads typically staying below $25,000. The Ohio College Opportunity Grant helps reduce costs further for qualifying residents.

Programs

$4,503 – $29,541

Net Price Range

$39,591

Avg. Program Earnings

43.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

36 Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, Ohio	$4,503	$6,178	20.0%
2	Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, Ohio	$5,328	$6,178	19.3%
3	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, Ohio	$5,971	$6,178	17.7%
4	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, Ohio	$6,133	$6,178	13.7%
5	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, Ohio	$6,483	$6,178	12.1%
6	Wilberforce University Wilberforce, Ohio	$7,349	$14,776	16.0%	45.1%
7	Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, Ohio	$10,569	$7,272	9.8%
8	Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, Ohio	$10,753	$7,272	25.8%
9	Kent State University at Geauga Burton, Ohio	$10,964	$7,272	25.9%
10	Kent State University at Salem Salem, Ohio	$11,593	$7,272	28.2%
11	Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio	$11,877	$10,791	52.9%	80.6%
12	Kettering College Kettering, Ohio	$15,156	$15,672	65.0%	34.4%
13	Shawnee State University Portsmouth, Ohio	$15,389	$9,622	43.0%
14	Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, Ohio	$15,709	$18,950	44.6%	46.2%
15	Bluffton University Bluffton, Ohio	$17,430	$36,298	49.5%	96.3%
16	University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	$17,460	$12,377	55.6%	92.2%
17	Ursuline College Pepper Pike, Ohio	$18,027	$37,860	53.2%	85.1%
18	Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, Ohio	$18,292	$12,859	87.7%	52.7%
19	The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, Ohio	$19,462	$16,394	60.0%	71.1%
20	Walsh University North Canton, Ohio	$20,004	$34,595	61.7%	72.5%
21	Muskingum University New Concord, Ohio	$20,204	$31,440	52.7%	86.4%
22	Herzing University-Akron Akron, Ohio	$20,320	$13,420	21.2%	93.9%
23	Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, Ohio	$20,413	$13,746	66.4%	86.5%
24	Notre Dame College Cleveland, Ohio	$20,477	$32,606	36.6%	78.5%
25	University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, Ohio	$20,609	$12,930	54.2%
26	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, Ohio	$20,918	$14,081	62.8%	78.7%
27	Lourdes University Sylvania, Ohio	$21,596	$28,930	38.1%	60.4%
28	Ohio Christian University Circleville, Ohio	$21,607	$23,700	35.7%
29	Otterbein University Westerville, Ohio	$22,140	$34,899	68.9%	83.7%
30	University of Mount Union Alliance, Ohio	$22,539	$35,400	64.9%	75.8%
31	Franklin University Columbus, Ohio	$22,605	$9,577	30.3%
32	Malone University Canton, Ohio	$22,881	$36,120	51.3%	77.6%
33	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, Ohio	$23,156	$13,570	71.5%	86.2%
34	Tiffin University Tiffin, Ohio	$23,758	$32,400	43.0%	82.8%
35	Baldwin Wallace University Berea, Ohio	$27,654	$37,938	68.6%	77.0%
36	University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, Ohio	$29,541	$20,560	32.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between Ohio University campuses and private colleges?

Ohio University's five regional campuses charge net costs between $4,503 and $6,483, while private institutions like Kettering College charge $15,156. Public funding allows these state university branches to keep tuition low. However, private colleges often show higher graduation rates, with Kettering achieving 65% compared to Ohio University campuses averaging 16%.

How do graduation rates vary across Ohio's most affordable programs?

Graduation rates span from 9.8% at Kent State East Liverpool to 65% at Kettering College. Ohio University's regional campuses struggle with completion, ranging from 12% to 20%. Youngstown State University achieves 52.9% with moderate costs of $11,877. Higher-priced programs generally show better completion rates.

Is the earning potential worth the program cost at these schools?

Graduates earn between $29,141 at Shawnee State and $43,426 at Mercy College of Ohio. Most programs cost under $16,000 annually, creating favorable return on investment. Typical debt loads stay around $24,750, making monthly payments manageable against healthcare administrative salaries. Ohio's growing healthcare sector supports steady employment demand.

Does location within Ohio affect program costs and opportunities?

Rural campuses like Ohio University-Eastern in Saint Clairsville offer the lowest costs at $4,503. Urban programs like Youngstown State charge $11,877 but provide better job market access. Toledo's Mercy College costs $15,709 but connects students directly to major medical centers. Regional healthcare networks create opportunities statewide regardless of campus location.

Where can students find the best balance of cost and graduation success?

Youngstown State University offers strong value at $11,877 with a 52.9% graduation rate and 80.6% acceptance rate. Kent State campuses in Ashtabula and Salem charge around $10,000-$11,000 with graduation rates near 26-28%. These mid-tier options avoid the completion challenges of ultra-cheap programs while staying affordable compared to private alternatives.

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