Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Community Care College

Community Care College graduates start at $37,394—about $8,000 below both the state and national medians for allied health diagnostic programs. More concerning, earnings drop to $32,120 by year four, a 14% decline that runs counter to typical career progression. Within Oklahoma's 27 allied health programs, this ranks in just the 25th percentile, with nearby Tulsa Technology Center grads earning $13,000 more annually and Meridian Technology Center nearly $30,000 more.

The $16,562 debt load equals the state median, producing a manageable 0.44 debt-to-earnings ratio. But that calculation assumes you'll maintain first-year earnings, which this data suggests doesn't happen. The earnings decline could reflect graduates entering lower-paying support roles or facing limited advancement opportunities in the Tulsa market.

For families choosing an allied health certificate program in Oklahoma, this represents a lower-tier option in a competitive field. With half of students qualifying for Pell grants, the modest debt matters, but you're paying similar amounts for notably weaker outcomes than peer institutions. If proximity to Tulsa is essential, investigate why earnings decline so sharply—it may indicate the specific credentials offered don't lead to stable, higher-paying positions in diagnostic or treatment roles.