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

Graduates from Concorde Career College-Kansas City start strong, earning $58,450 in their first year—well above both the Missouri median ($51,282) and the national average ($54,327) for allied health diagnostic programs. At 60th percentile among Missouri programs, it's competitive with public alternatives like Saint Louis Community College and Metropolitan Community College. The $23,372 debt burden is moderate, translating to a manageable 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio that's better than most comparable programs nationwide.

The significant concern here is the earnings trajectory: graduates see their median income drop 12% to $51,170 by year four. This backward slide suggests these positions may involve shift differentials, overtime, or other premium pay arrangements that don't persist, or that graduates are moving into roles with different compensation structures. By year four, earnings fall to Missouri's median, erasing the early advantage.

For families considering this program, the math still works if your student plans to maximize those high-earning early years—paying down debt aggressively while income is strongest. The 54% Pell grant rate indicates Concorde serves many students who need career-ready credentials quickly, and that first-year salary delivers. Just understand you're paying for immediate employment at good wages, not a steadily climbing career ladder. If long-term earnings growth matters more than quick entry into the field, the state's community colleges offer similar outcomes at lower cost.