Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Community College of Beaver County

The small sample size here is a real limitation, but the pattern is troubling enough to mention: Community College of Beaver County's allied health program graduates earn roughly $15,000 less after one year than Pennsylvania's median for this field, and about $18,000 less than the national median. That's a substantial gap. Among Pennsylvania's 37 allied health programs, this ranks at just the 25th percentile—meaning three-quarters of comparable state programs report better outcomes. For context, top PA programs like Lackawanna College and Delaware County Community College see graduates earning nearly double Beaver County's first-year figures.

The debt level isn't excessive at $18,437—slightly below both state and national medians—but when paired with first-year earnings of just $36,000, it creates a tight financial situation. The positive note is that earnings do grow meaningfully (29% over four years), reaching $46,645, though that still trails the state median significantly. With only 25% of students receiving Pell grants, this isn't primarily serving the most economically disadvantaged students, which raises questions about the value delivered.

Given the limited data, it's hard to know if these outcomes represent the program's true trajectory or just an unusual cohort. However, the wide gap between this program and Pennsylvania's stronger allied health programs suggests families should carefully compare options. In-state alternatives appear to offer substantially better earning potential for similar or lower debt.