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Ross College-Canton

Canton, Ohio · Private for-profit career college

Medical assistant programsLPN / LVN programsDental assistant schools
46%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$28,207median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$29,898median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,427annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 4300 Munson Street, NW, Canton, OH 44718 · Phone: (330) 494-1214 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Ross College-Canton is a private for-profit trade school in Canton, Ohio, offering medical assistant, LPN, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Ross College-Canton has a 45.6% completion rate versus a 68.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $29,898 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Ross College-Canton is reported at $32,427, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 76.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Ross College-Canton Ross College-Canton: 45.6% 45.6% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$36,050$42,810$46,270
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,030$61,950$65,900
Dental assistants$36,870$47,970$59,520

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 29 $23,956 $23,343 $9,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 15 $36,095 $29,685 $12,586
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 5 $23,358 $22,441 $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.

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About this school

Ross College-Canton is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Canton, Ohio, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and it participates in the federal Title IV financial aid program, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The school's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs (29 completers), LPN/LVN programs (15 completers), and dental assistant schools (5 completers), reflecting a focus on healthcare support careers.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 45.6%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,898. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,427, and 76.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with substantial financial need. Enrollment across trade programs totals 785 undergraduates, with 49 trade completers reflected in the data reviewed.

Given the program mix — medical assistant, LPN, and dental assistant training — this campus may suit students seeking shorter, healthcare-focused career programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official 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?

Ross College-Canton's top programs are medical assistant programs (29 completers), LPN/LVN programs (15 completers), and dental assistant schools (5 completers).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus 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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 45.6%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%, per federal data.

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 10 years after entry are reported at $29,898.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $32,427.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Ross College-Canton is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and outcomes compared to public or non-profit schools; prospective students should review Scorecard data to compare.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (330) 494-1214 or visit rosseducation.edu for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official federal outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490832.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The program families offered — medical assistant, LPN, and dental assistant training — suggest a healthcare-support focus, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly.

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 at (330) 494-1214 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Ross College-Canton at (330) 494-1214 or through its website, https://rosseducation.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

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.

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