Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Clover Park Technical College

A debt load around $12,000 for a healthcare certificate that leads to mid-$40,000s earnings—numbers drawn from comparable programs nationally—suggests a manageable entry point into allied health. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26 falls comfortably below the concerning 1.0 threshold, meaning graduates from similar programs typically earn enough in their first year to make monthly payments feasible without major financial strain.

What's less clear is the trajectory. The four-year earnings figure of $39,666—one of the few actual data points for this specific program—sits below the estimated first-year number, which is unusual. This could reflect the diverse nature of allied health certificates (which range from phlebotomy to surgical tech), where some graduates may move into different roles or face market constraints in Washington. Without knowing which specific allied health discipline this certificate covers, it's hard to say whether that pattern is typical or troubling.

The practical takeaway: this appears to be a lower-risk credential based on what peer programs show, but you'll want to confirm exactly which allied health specialty this certificate trains for and what the local job market looks like for that role. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable economics, but the actual four-year data raises questions about whether earnings grow or plateau—details that matter when you're deciding if this is a stepping stone or a ceiling.