Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Analysis
With earnings around $31,000—landing in just the 10th percentile among Texas allied health programs—this Fort Worth certificate delivers roughly two-thirds of what graduates earn from comparable programs statewide. The gap is stark: nearby Dallas College graduates from the same program earn $83,557, while Houston Community College graduates clear $64,000. Even the Texas median for this credential sits at $46,266, meaning this program underperforms the typical in-state option by about $15,000 annually.
The debt load of $16,048 isn't catastrophic on its own, but paired with sub-$32,000 earnings, it creates a challenging ratio of 0.51—every dollar of debt requires roughly half a year's income to repay. The minimal earnings growth from year one to year four (just 2%) suggests these graduates aren't gaining much salary momentum over time. For a Pell-eligible population (64% of students here), starting this far behind state and national benchmarks means less margin for error.
The bottom line: Texas offers 67 allied health programs, and this one ranks near the bottom for graduate outcomes. Unless there are compelling geographic or scheduling constraints, families should strongly consider the community college alternatives that routinely produce graduates earning double what this program delivers.
Where The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth | $31,332 | $31,884 | +2% |
| 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)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The College of Health Care Professions-Fort WorthFort Worth | — | $31,332 | $31,884 | $16,048 | 0.51 |
 Dallas CollegeDallas | $2,370 | $83,557 | $77,214 | $14,500 | 0.17 |
 Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands | $3,090 | $69,820 | $71,102 | $11,234 | 0.16 |
 Austin Community College DistrictAustin | $2,550 | $66,380 | $63,522 | $11,752 | 0.18 |
 Houston Community CollegeHouston | $2,040 | $64,648 | $66,271 | $14,249 | 0.22 |
 Galveston CollegeGalveston | $2,546 | $64,633 | $70,603 | $15,500 | 0.24 |
| National Median | — | $45,746 | — | $14,167 | 0.31 |
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 The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth, approximately 64% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 315 graduates with reported earnings and 394 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.