Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Fortis College-Landover

Fortis College-Landover's allied health program sits squarely in the middle nationally but carries debt that's notably lower than most competitors—in just the 14th percentile for borrowing. While the $54,855 first-year earnings matches Maryland's median, that debt advantage matters: graduates here borrow about $7,000 less than the typical student in this field nationally. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 means graduates owe roughly half a year's salary, a manageable starting point.

The caution here is straightforward: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could swing significantly year to year. Also, when you look at Maryland's community college alternatives, several deliver substantially stronger outcomes—Howard Community College grads in this field earn $72,000, nearly $18,000 more with similar or lower debt burdens. That's a meaningful gap that compounds over a career.

For families weighing this option, the lower debt load is genuinely attractive, especially given that 73% of students here receive Pell grants. But before committing, compare the specific allied health specialty offered here against nearby community colleges. If the program focuses on a high-demand niche, the outcomes might justify enrollment. Otherwise, that $18,000 earnings gap at Howard or the $15,000 advantage at Baltimore County would repay the effort of considering alternatives.