Ross Medical Education Center

What Ross Medical Education Center does

Ross Medical Education Center is a private, for-profit allied-healthcare vocational training institution headquartered at 22800 Hall Rd, Suite 800, Clinton Township, Michigan, operating under parent holding company Ross Education Holdings, Inc. The institution delivers healthcare career training through a catalog of diploma, certificate, and Associate of Applied Science programs, including Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, and Veterinary Technician, served through 40+ owned-and-operated physical campuses across eight U.S. states (Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia) plus an online channel called Ross College Online that operates under NC-SARA reciprocity (excluding California). Ross's underlying technology stack is conventional for vocational education: the Canvas learning management system for course and externship-seminar delivery, Paycom for applicant tracking and hiring, Launch Servicing for tuition billing and federal loan payments, and per-campus interactive virtual tours for prospective-student engagement.

Name

Ross Medical Education Center

Legal name

Ross Education, LLC

Website

https://rosseducation.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ross Medical Education Center is a private, for-profit allied-healthcare vocational training institution operating 40+ campuses across eight U.S. states plus an online division, serving adult learners seeking diplomas and associate degrees in medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, occupational therapy, and veterinary careers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Assisting (Clinical & Administrative) (EDAOAJAA), Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB), Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Healthcare vocational training
• Medical assistant education
• Allied health programs
• Dental assistant training
• Pharmacy technician education

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Huron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices45 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Per-program tuition charged to students, varying by credential level (Diploma, Associate of Applied Science, Certificate). 2023-24 published tuition ranges: Healthcare Administration $8,500; MOA $9,600; MIBOA $15,990; MAAAS $8,610; VA $14,200; Nursing $15,120; Practical Nursing $19,562; OTA $14,796. Combined with living expenses, COA ranges roughly $19,598–$35,592.
2. Federal Grants and Federal Student Loans (Title IV aid): Federal Pell Grants (free money via FAFSA), Direct Loans (low-interest, no credit check, no interest while in school), and Ross institutional grants, plus payment plans — channeled through the Central Financial Aid Office. Funds flow indirectly to Ross via tuition billing.
3. Veterans Education Benefits (GI Bill): Ross accepts Veterans education benefits including GI Bill and provides a dedicated Director of Military & Veteran Student Success (Nichole Foster). A "Committed to the Military" grant is offered for active duty members and spouses at Ross College Online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ross Medical Education Center delivers for-profit allied-healthcare vocational training, primarily as diploma and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, nursing, pharmacy technician, occupational therapy assistant, veterinary assisting, and veterinary technology. Programs are taught by working medical professionals using interactive in-person labs supplemented by an online division (Ross College Online) hosted on the Canvas LMS, and are bundled with an externship/clinical placement component and post-graduation Career Services support.

Product overview

Ross Medical Education Center / Ross College operates a single-vendor healthcare vocational education platform composed of two delivery modes—40+ on-campus locations and an online division (Ross College Online)—with a portfolio of healthcare training programs that together form its core offering. The product portfolio is structured as a catalog of independent training programs rather than a modular SaaS platform: on-campus programs include the Medical Assistant (diploma), Dental Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Nursing (AAS at North Canton, OH), Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS at Hopkinsville, KY), Practical Nursing (North Canton, OH), Veterinary Assistant, and Veterinary Technician (AAS at North Canton, OH). The online division delivers the Pharmacy Technician program, the Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration (MIBOA) diploma, the Medical Billing Administrative Specialist (AAS), the Health Care Administration (AAS), and the Medical Office Administration diploma, with the Pharmacy Technician and AAS programs at Sylvania, OH carrying ASHP/ACPE accreditation and Ohio Department of Higher Education approval. Wrap-around services such as the Central Financial Aid Office, the Veterans Education Benefits program (with a 'Committed to the Military' grant), and the Career Services team (providing externship matching, mock interviews, and placement assistance via Canvas) complement the academic programs to support student outcomes across all campus and online programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ross College Online: Online division of Ross offering diploma and Associate of Applied Science degree programs (Health Care Administration, Medical Office Administration, Medical Billing Administrative Specialist, Medical Assistant, MIBOA, Pharmacy Technician).
• Ross Education Online
• Tri-Area Trucking School
• Ross IMDT (Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology)
• Career Quest

Products and services

• Medical Assistant Program (On-campus Diploma) Campus-based diploma program teaching clinical and administrative skills (medical charting, vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, lab testing, assisting during procedures); offered at 40+ Ross Medical Education Center campus locations.
• Dental Assistant Program On-campus diploma program teaching four-handed dentistry, x-ray preparation, infection control, and dental office administration; graduates are eligible to take the RHS, ICE, and CDA Pathway II exams through DANB.
• Nursing Assistant Program Entry-level nursing assistant training program approved by the Michigan Bureau of Community and Health Systems (Nursing Assistant program only).
• Nursing Program (Associate of Applied Science) Associate of Applied Science Nursing program at Ross College North Canton, OH with Full Approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing; complies with Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4723-5.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant offered at Ross College Hopkinsville, KY; placed on Probationary Accreditation by ACOTE effective March 23, 2024 due to certification exam pass rate noncompliance with 2018 Standard A.6.4.
• Practical Nursing Program Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Ross College North Canton, OH with Full Approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing per Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4723-5.
• Veterinary Assistant Program Veterinary assistant diploma program offered at Ross College Canton, providing entry-level training for animal care support roles.
• Veterinary Technician Program Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology at Ross College North Canton, OH with full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) through the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
• Pharmacy Technician Program (Online) Online pharmacy technician training program at Ross College Sylvania, OH; ASHP/ACPE accredited and prepares students for the CPhT certification exam (PTCB or NHA) for retail, hospital, and compounding pharmacy settings.
• Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration (MIBOA) Online diploma program preparing students for entry-level medical office positions; covers insurance billing, medical coding, and healthcare office administration; graduates are eligible to take the NHA CBCS exam.
• Medical Billing Administrative Specialist Program (Online A.A.S.) Online Associate of Applied Science degree teaching administrative office skills, financial record keeping, insurance filing and coding, customer service, and communication; available at Ross College Sylvania, OH and approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
• Health Care Administration Program (Online A.A.S.) Online Associate of Applied Science degree providing instruction in medical terminology, patient education, workplace safety, and medical office procedures for allied healthcare administrative roles.
• Medical Office Administration Program (Online Diploma) Online diploma program teaching insurance billing, filing, business communication, business math, accounting, and financial record-keeping skills for medical office management roles.
• Ross Education Veterans Education Benefits Program Program supporting veterans, active-duty members, and spouses in utilizing GI Bill and other VA education benefits, with a dedicated Veterans Affairs team led by Director of Military & Veteran Student Success Nichole Foster; includes a 'Committed to the Military' grant for active-duty members and spouses at Ross College Online.
• Ross Career Services Career Services offering mock interviews, externship assignment matching with local healthcare employers, placement assistance, resume preparation, job fairs, and post-graduation coaching across all campus locations.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)flagshipOthersABHES is the institutional accreditor for every Ross Medical Education Center and Ross College campus (6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; (301) 291-7550; [email protected]). It is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. This is a regulatory accreditation relationship rather than a commercial partnership.
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)coreOthersRoss College has been approved by the State Portal Entity for the State of Michigan under NC-SARA (3005 Center Green Drive, Suite 130, Boulder, CO 80301; (303) 848-3275). This enables the institution to offer online/distance education to residents of other SARA member states without needing separate state authorization.
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)coreOthersRoss graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and Registered Dental Assistant (RDA-AMT) national credentialing examinations administered by AMT. AMT is a national certification body, not a commercial partner.
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)coreOthersRoss graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination administered by AAMA. AAMA is referenced as a national certification body.
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)coreOthersRoss MIBOA program graduates qualify to take the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam; Pharmacy Technician graduates may also take the NHA CPhT exam. NHA is a national certification body (www.nhanow.org).
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)minorOthersRoss Dental Assistant graduates are eligible to take the RHS (Radiation Health Safety) and ICE (Infection Control) exams through DANB and, after sufficient work experience, the CDA Pathway II certification exam (www.danb.org).
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)coreOthersPharmacy Technician program graduates at Ross are eligible to take the National Certification Examination for Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) offered by PTCB.
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)coreOthersProgrammatic accreditor for the OTA program at Ross College Hopkinsville, KY (7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814; c/o AOTA (301) 652-AOTA). Placed the program on Probationary Accreditation effective March 23, 2024.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) — Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)coreOthersProgrammatic accreditor (1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360; (800) 248-2862). The Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology program at Ross College – North Canton holds full accreditation status with AVMA through CVTEA.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) / Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)coreOthersProgrammatic accreditor (7272 Wisconsin Avenue; (866) 279-0681). The Pharmacy Technician program at the Ross College, Sylvania location is ASHP/ACPE accredited.
• National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)minorOthersRoss Medical Education Centers in Canton, Erlanger, Huntsville, New Baltimore, North Canton, Kalamazoo, and Warren are NAVTA-approved (P.O. Box 1227, Albert Lea, MN 56007; (888) 99-NAVTA).
• PaycomcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoss uses Paycom as its applicant tracking system / jobs platform. The "Browse jobs" CTA routes to https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=B9060FA191452C5A95E164DF45ED20A3, indicating integration with Paycom's ATS for hiring across Financial Aid, Instruction, Admissions, Recruiting, and Marketing roles.
• University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) Cadaver LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer a Ross blog post, students and staff from Ross College's Sylvania campus recently visited the UTMC Cadaver Lab to explore human anatomy in a hands-on learning environment beyond the standard curriculum. This is a co-educational engagement rather than a formal commercial partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Southern Careers Institute: For-profit vocational school with multiple Texas campuses delivering medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy technician, and medical billing programs — directly comparable short-duration, career-focused healthcare CTE model.
• Pima Medical Institute: Private, for-profit allied-health vocational school with campuses across the western and southwestern U.S., offering certificates and associate degrees in medical assisting, pharmacy tech, veterinary tech, and dental assisting — directly comparable multi-discipline healthcare CTE model.
• ECPI University: For-profit career college with a healthcare school (nursing, medical assisting, dental assisting, radiography) across multiple campuses, focused on accelerated, employer-aligned credentials — directly comparable for-profit healthcare CTE operator.
• Brookline College: For-profit career college with campuses in the Southwest offering medical assisting, dental assisting, pharmacy tech, nursing, and other allied-health programs — directly comparable multi-program allied-health CTE operator.
• Miller-Motte College: For-profit career college with campuses across the Southeast and Midwest offering medical assisting, dental assisting, nursing, and other allied-health programs — directly comparable multi-state for-profit healthcare CTE operator.
• Herzing University: For-profit university offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees in nursing, healthcare administration, and medical assisting across multiple U.S. campuses and online — directly comparable in healthcare program mix and online modality.
• South College: For-profit institution offering associate and bachelor's degrees in nursing, health science, pharmacy tech, and medical assisting across multiple campuses — directly comparable career-focused healthcare degree provider.
• Fortis College / Fortis Institute: Multi-campus for-profit career college system (operated by Education Affiliates) offering diplomas and associate degrees in medical assisting, dental assisting, pharmacy tech, and nursing — directly comparable in scope and target student.
• Concorde Career Colleges: For-profit healthcare vocational college with multiple campuses across the U.S. offering diplomas and associate degrees in medical assisting, dental assisting, nursing, and other allied health fields — directly comparable in mission, modality, and program mix to Ross.

Emerging players

• Penn Foster: Online for-profit career school offering veterinary technician, medical coding, pharmacy tech, and dental assisting programs via distance learning — comparable to Ross College Online as an emerging online-only channel competing for the same out-of-state learner segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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