Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Prince George's Community College

Prince George's Community College graduates earn $68,506 right after finishing this associate's program—nearly $14,000 more than the typical Maryland graduate in allied health diagnostic fields and an impressive $14,000 above the national median. That places this program in the 95th percentile nationally, meaning it outperforms 95% of similar programs across the country. Within Maryland's 19 allied health diagnostic programs, it ranks solidly in the 60th percentile, trailing only Howard and Baltimore County community colleges among comparable institutions. The $14,172 debt load is notably lower than both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.21—you'd pay back roughly three months of income.

The catch is modest earnings growth: graduates see virtually no salary increase between year one and year four. This suggests the $68,500 starting salary represents the field's ceiling rather than an entry point, which is common in certain allied health specialties where credentials matter more than experience. Still, at that income level, flat growth is less concerning than it would be at $40,000.

For Maryland families, this represents strong value—competitive earnings with manageable debt from an accessible community college. The 32% Pell grant enrollment indicates the program serves students who need affordable pathways to solid middle-class incomes, and the numbers show it delivers on that promise.