Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at The College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio

Graduates from this program earn roughly $31,000—landing in the bottom 10th percentile among Texas allied health programs and barely above half the state median of $46,000. This is particularly stark when compared to nearby community colleges: Dallas College graduates in similar programs earn $83,000, and even accounting for different program specializations within allied health, the gap is too wide to ignore. With virtually no earnings growth between year one and year four, graduates appear to hit their ceiling immediately.

The debt load of $16,000 isn't catastrophic on its own, but when your graduate earns $31,000 annually, that 0.51 debt-to-earnings ratio means they're dedicating half a year's salary to student loans—a heavy burden for an income that barely covers basic expenses in San Antonio. The 60% Pell Grant rate suggests most students here are already economically vulnerable, making these modest outcomes especially concerning.

For parents considering this investment, the comparison to alternatives is crucial. Texas has 67 allied health certificate programs, and this one ranks near the bottom while charging slightly above the state median in debt. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances—like location constraints or specific program features—your child would likely achieve significantly better outcomes at a community college system elsewhere in Texas, where the same timeline and credential type yield double the earning potential.