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

Concorde Career College-Portland places graduates into solid-paying jobs immediately, with first-year earnings of $60,921—well above the national average for allied health diagnostic programs and matching Oregon's state median. However, that $20,000 in debt comes with a significant tradeoff: you're paying private school prices for outcomes that Oregon's community colleges deliver for considerably less.

The numbers tell an interesting story about value. While Concorde ranks in the 79th percentile nationally, it sits right at the Oregon median, and there's a reason why. Schools like Chemeketa Community College and Central Oregon Community College place graduates into jobs earning $75,000+—roughly $15,000 more annually—typically with lower debt loads. The modest 6% earnings growth over four years suggests Concorde graduates start at a decent level but don't see the upward trajectory that justifies premium tuition.

For families evaluating this program, the math is straightforward: if your child can access one of Oregon's top community college programs in allied health, they'll likely graduate with similar or lower debt while earning 20-25% more within a few years. Concorde works as a reliable path into the field with manageable debt, but unless access or timing makes community college options impractical, those public alternatives offer better returns on investment.