Median Earnings (1yr)
$65,853
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Butte College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Butte College graduates earn $66k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in California (109 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Butte College$65,853$73,397
Foothill College$107,048$133,485$12,0000.11
Canada College$106,691$15,0000.14
American River College$100,258
Mt San Antonio College$88,132$82,800$9,0000.10
Los Angeles Valley College$80,602$63,168
National Median$54,327$19,1130.35

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills
$1,565$107,048$12,000
Canada College
Redwood City
$1,332$106,691$15,000
American River College
Sacramento
$1,288$100,258
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut
$1,364$88,132$9,000
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen
$1,238$80,602

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Butte College, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.