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

Carrington College-San Jose places its allied health certificate graduates into earnings that put it in the top 5% of similar programs both nationally and statewide—a remarkable achievement in California's crowded field of 112 allied health programs. First-year earnings of $68,261 exceed California's median for this credential by 66% and the national median by 49%. At $20,000 in debt, graduates owe roughly what's typical for California programs in this field, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.29 that's better than 80% of comparable programs.

The concern here is the earnings trajectory: graduates see their income drop 11% by year four, falling to $60,956. This decline could reflect the nature of entry-level allied health positions in San Jose's expensive market, where some graduates may shift to part-time work or leave the field. Still, even at year four, earnings remain well above state and national benchmarks. Nearly half of students receive Pell grants, suggesting this program successfully serves students from lower-income backgrounds and connects them to solid-paying healthcare jobs.

For families comparing California allied health programs, this represents strong immediate job placement with manageable debt. The declining earnings pattern warrants attention during career planning discussions, but the program's top-tier starting salaries provide a solid foundation for graduates entering the healthcare workforce.