Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Casa Loma College-Los Angeles

Casa Loma College's allied health program charges nearly 50% more in debt than the California median while delivering earnings roughly $4,500 below what typical in-state programs produce. Graduates earn $58,306 in their first year—solid compared to the national average but landing at just the 40th percentile among California's 109 programs in this field. That state ranking matters because California community colleges dominate the top performers, with schools like Foothill College producing graduates earning $107,000.

The debt load of $28,851 sits in the 6th percentile nationally (meaning it's higher than 94% of similar programs), creating a 0.49 debt-to-earnings ratio that's manageable but not impressive given the flat earnings trajectory. The concerning element here is the complete absence of income growth—earnings actually dip slightly to $57,985 by year four. Compare this to California's stronger community college options that deliver both higher starting salaries and cost significantly less, and the value proposition weakens further.

For families paying tuition rather than accessing significant financial aid, California's public colleges offer demonstrably better returns in this field. The program works if your child needs the private college environment or has already been admitted, but the numbers suggest exploring public alternatives first, especially given that 55% of students here qualify for Pell grants—indicating many families are taking on this debt burden at lower income levels.