Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Carrington College-Portland

Carrington College-Portland's allied health program ranks in just the 25th percentile among Oregon schools—meaning three-quarters of comparable programs in the state produce better earnings. At $59,811 four years out, graduates here earn about $13,000 less annually than the Oregon median for this degree. That gap compounds over a career and is particularly stark when you see that Portland Community College graduates in the same field start at $72,204.

The debt load of $34,812 is notably higher than both the state median ($21,216) and national median ($19,113), resulting in a 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio—manageable, but not compelling given the below-average outcomes. With 60% of students receiving Pell grants, many here are taking on this debt with limited family financial cushion. The 20% earnings growth from year one to year four is solid, but it starts from a lower base than most alternatives.

Important caveat: these numbers come from a small sample of under 30 graduates, so they may not fully represent typical outcomes. Still, when nearby community colleges consistently produce graduates earning $12,000-$25,000 more annually with similar or lower debt, those options deserve serious consideration. For Oregon residents, exploring programs at Chemeketa, Central Oregon, or Portland Community College could mean better earnings with less debt—a meaningful difference for families watching every dollar.