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

Concorde Career College-Dallas graduates earn about $58,000 right after completing this allied health program—roughly $5,000 above the national median and $2,000 above the Texas average. That's a solid start, ranking in the 60th percentile among Texas programs. But here's the concern: by year four, earnings slip to $56,000, meaning graduates are making slightly less than when they started. That's unusual for early-career healthcare professionals, who typically see steady wage growth as they gain experience.

The debt picture offers better news. At $25,530, graduates owe significantly more than the national median ($19,000) and the Texas average ($17,000), but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 remains manageable—you'd expect to pay off less than half your first year's salary. With 61% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves a lower-income population, and the relatively open admissions (97% acceptance) makes it accessible.

The real question is whether this represents good value compared to alternatives. Community colleges like South Texas ($68,700) and Houston Community College ($67,000) deliver substantially higher earnings with lower debt loads. If your child can gain admission to one of those programs, that's probably the better bet. But Concorde provides quicker entry into a stable, middle-class income for students who need immediate access and can handle the higher debt burden.