Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Central Arizona College

Central Arizona College's Allied Health program produces first-year earnings of $60,754—well above the national median of $54,327 and placing graduates in the 78th percentile nationally. That's solid performance for a community college program. Within Arizona, however, the picture is more nuanced: graduates earn about $3,400 more than the state median but trail top performers like Yavapai College by roughly $6,000.

The standout feature here is the debt load. At just $11,084, it's barely half the Arizona median and less than 60% of the national typical debt for this field. This translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.18—meaning graduates owe less than two months of their first-year salary. For parents worried about student debt burden, this is exceptional. Even with tuition differences between in-state and out-of-state students, this program keeps costs remarkably contained.

The major caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary more than typical. That said, the combination of above-average earnings and well-below-average debt suggests Central Arizona College delivers real value in allied health training. For Arizona families, it's a strong middle-tier option that prioritizes affordability while still producing competitive outcomes.