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

Carrington College's allied health program carries surprisingly high debt—$34,812, nearly double what students at competing Washington schools typically borrow—while delivering earnings that trail most in-state alternatives. Starting at under $50,000, graduates earn about $13,000 less than the state median for this field and land in just the 25th percentile among Washington's 17 programs. Even nearby Spokane Community College's graduates start $13,500 higher with significantly less debt burden.

The 20% earnings growth over four years helps narrow the gap, but the debt picture remains concerning. At 70 cents of debt for every dollar earned in year one, graduates face a steeper repayment challenge than at community college alternatives where debt loads typically run $15,000-20,000 lower. For a program serving primarily Pell-eligible students (52%), this debt difference matters tremendously for financial security during those critical early career years.

The small sample size here warrants caution—these numbers could shift considerably with more data. But based on what we can see, families should seriously compare this option against Washington's community college programs in allied health, which consistently deliver stronger earnings with half the debt. Unless Carrington offers specific advantages like scheduling flexibility or particular clinical connections that matter for your situation, the public college route looks far more financially sound.