Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier Parish Community College's Allied Health program punches well above its weight class, delivering first-year earnings of $69,595—nearly $17,000 more than Louisiana's median for these programs and $15,000 above the national average. Among Louisiana's 15 schools offering this associate degree, it ranks in the 80th percentile, trailing only South Louisiana and Fletcher Technical. The 0.27 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates earn their entire debt load back in roughly three months, an exceptionally strong position that's particularly meaningful given half the student body receives Pell grants.

The $19,101 in typical debt sits right at the national median, but the earnings differential is what matters here. While other Louisiana community colleges in this field produce graduates earning in the low-to-mid $50,000s, Bossier Parish consistently delivers nearly $70,000 in first-year income. That's a $12,000-$16,000 annual advantage over most in-state alternatives—real money that compounds over a career. The moderate sample size suggests stable outcomes rather than outlier results.

For families looking at allied health careers in Louisiana, this program offers an unusually clear value proposition: slightly below-average debt with earnings that place it among the state's top three programs. The combination of community college affordability and nearly $70,000 starting salaries is difficult to beat.