Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Concorde Career Institute-Tampa

Concorde Career Institute-Tampa's Allied Health program gets students earning $55,666 within a year—about $4,000 above Florida's median for similar programs and ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. That's solid positioning for a career-focused associate degree, especially considering 70% of students receive Pell grants. The debt load of $20,752 translates to a manageable 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe less than five months of their first-year salary.

The stagnant earnings trajectory deserves attention, though. While graduates start reasonably strong, income barely budges over the next three years—just a 1% increase to $56,052. Compare this to top Florida community colleges like Broward or Miami Dade, where similar programs launch graduates into the $64,000-$65,000 range, nearly $10,000 higher. That gap likely reflects differences in specific allied health specializations or additional credentials available at larger institutions.

For families prioritizing quick entry into healthcare with controllable debt, this program delivers functional returns without the financial burden that plagues many for-profit programs. However, students should understand they're choosing immediate workforce entry over the higher earning potential found at Florida's community college alternatives. If geography or admission barriers make those options difficult, Concorde offers a workable path—just don't expect significant salary progression without additional certifications or career pivots down the line.