Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova

This San Joaquin Valley College program delivers strong earning power that places it in the 95th percentile nationally for allied health diagnostic programs, with graduates earning $69,391 in their first year—nearly $15,000 above the national median of $54,327. However, the California context is more sobering: while earnings exceed the state median of $62,420, this program ranks only in the 60th percentile among California's 109 similar programs, and top performers like Foothill College ($107,048) and Canada College ($106,691) significantly outpace these results.

The debt picture is reasonable with graduates owing $24,931, which sits in the 21st percentile nationally (meaning lower debt than most programs). The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 is manageable, though the concerning lack of earnings growth—just 1% from year one to year four—suggests limited advancement potential in these roles.

For an anxious parent, this represents a solid but not exceptional choice in California's competitive allied health landscape. Your child will likely secure steady employment with decent starting pay and manageable debt, but won't reach the earning potential available at California's community college alternatives. If cost and program availability are primary concerns, this works—but exploring higher-performing California programs first would be wise.