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

Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie's Allied Health program presents significant concerns, ranking in just the 10th percentile among Texas programs in a state where graduates typically earn $46,266 after a year. At $29,036 in first-year earnings—less than two-thirds the state median—graduates here earn roughly $17,000 less annually than peers at the median Texas program. Nearby community colleges like Dallas College and Lone Star produce graduates earning more than double what Concorde's program delivers, suggesting this certificate carries substantially less market value despite comparable training time.

The program does keep debt manageable at $9,500, well below the state median of $14,500, and earnings do grow 22% over four years to $35,526. However, that four-year mark still falls far short of what most graduates earn right out of other Texas programs. With 75% of students receiving Pell grants, most attendees are investing precious financial aid dollars in credentials that appear to lead to lower-tier positions in the allied health field.

The small sample size means individual circumstances could skew these numbers, but the pattern is stark enough to warrant serious alternatives. Before committing, your child should compare job placement rates and specific certifications offered here versus the community college options, which deliver dramatically better outcomes at similar or lower cost.