Location: Fort Worth, TX•In-State Tuition: $1,728•Out-of-State Tuition: $8,235
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$46,266
Est. from TX median (25 programs)
Median Debt
$8,375
41% below national median

Analysis

Tarrant County College's Allied Health certificate stands out for one thing: remarkably low debt. At $8,375, graduates here borrow about half what's typical for these programs in Texas—where the state median sits at $14,500. That's meaningful when first-year earnings from comparable programs suggest around $46,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.18. You could pay this off in months, not years.

The uncertainty lies in the earnings trajectory. Similar programs across Texas show wide variation, with top community colleges reporting outcomes above $60,000 by year four. Tarrant County's reported four-year earnings of $52,257 fall below these leaders but remain solidly above the national benchmark. Whether this reflects the specific certification paths students pursue here or simply market conditions in the Fort Worth area isn't clear from the limited data available.

What's knowable: your child would emerge with manageable debt and credentials that typically lead to middle-income healthcare work. The gap between this program and higher-earning alternatives in Dallas or Houston suggests you should verify exactly which certifications students earn here and how employers in your region value them. The low debt provides a safety net even if earnings don't reach the top of the range.

Where Tarrant County College District Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate's programs nationally

Tarrant County College District (estimated ±10%)Other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Tarrant County College District—$52,257—
Dallas College$83,557$77,214-8%
Lone Star College System$69,820$71,102+2%
Galveston College$64,633$70,603+9%
Houston Community College$64,648$66,271+3%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (67 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth$1,728$46,266*$52,257$8,375—
Dallas CollegeDallas$2,370$83,557*$77,214$14,5000.17
Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands$3,090$69,820*$71,102$11,2340.16
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$2,550$66,380*$63,522$11,7520.18
Houston Community CollegeHouston$2,040$64,648*$66,271$14,2490.22
Galveston CollegeGalveston$2,546$64,633*$70,603$15,5000.24
National Median—$45,746*—$14,1670.31
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Tarrant County College District, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 25 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.