Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at CBD College

The backwards earnings trajectory here should worry any parent: CBD College graduates start at $52,299—already below California's median of $62,420 for this field—then drop to $36,190 by year four. That's a 31% decline when these graduates should be building momentum in their careers, suggesting either poor program-to-career alignment or credential limitations that become apparent after graduation. Among California's 109 allied health programs, this ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of in-state alternatives produce stronger outcomes.

The $25,134 debt load is at least manageable relative to that first-year salary, but it becomes harder to justify as earnings crater. Compare this to California community colleges in the same field—American River College and Mt. San Antonio College graduates earn $100,000 and $88,000 respectively by year four, more than double CBD's outcomes. The 43% Pell grant rate indicates the program serves students who can least afford a credential that loses earning power, and with over 100 schools in California alone offering this degree, there's no shortage of alternatives.

For a Los Angeles family, this looks like poor value. The initial salary might seem acceptable, but betting on earnings that decline to $36,000 when state peers are thriving makes little financial sense. Look hard at public college alternatives in the LA area before committing here.