Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Concorde Career College-Aurora

Concorde Career College-Aurora graduates start strong at nearly $58,000—beating the national average by about $3,500—but the picture gets cloudier when you look closer at Colorado's allied health landscape. While this program ranks in the 66th percentile nationally, it lands squarely in the middle of the pack within Colorado itself (40th percentile), where multiple community colleges deliver similar or better outcomes. Red Rocks and both Pima Medical Institute locations all post higher four-year earnings, often with comparable or lower debt loads.

The financial structure here deserves careful consideration. At $25,530 in debt, graduates owe more than both the state and national medians, though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 remains manageable. More concerning is the earnings trajectory: income slips from $57,831 to $56,149 between years one and four, suggesting either limited advancement opportunities or wage compression in the roles these graduates pursue. With over half the student body receiving Pell grants and open admissions, the school clearly serves students who need access, but families should weigh whether the tuition premium over community college alternatives delivers equivalent value.

If your child can qualify for Red Rocks Community College or Front Range—both public institutions with strong outcomes in this field—those routes offer better earnings potential at lower cost. If Concorde's flexible scheduling or location proves essential, the first-year salary makes the debt serviceable, but don't expect significant income growth in this career path.