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 certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (112 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Butte College$69,939
Crafton Hills College$117,351$76,522$23,0000.20
Loma Linda University$90,583$99,255$25,0000.28
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD$88,513
Los Angeles Valley College$82,599
Merced College$78,871$11,1500.14
National Median$45,746$14,1670.31

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa
$1,188$117,351$23,000
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda
$90,583$25,000
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
Concord
$88,513
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen
$1,238$82,599
Merced College
Merced
$1,194$78,871$11,150

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.