Allied Health Professions at Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO · Public · Certificate · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

serving 5,392 students in Littleton, CO.

Program Analysis

At $59,024 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from Arapahoe Community College earn slightly above the $52,503 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 143.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Allied Health Professions programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Allied Health Professions's career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #58 of 811 programs, Arapahoe Community College's Allied Health Professions program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Allied Health Professions offers 8 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
76
Score
76
High End
Earnings $59,024/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$618K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
143.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,308
Out-of-state: $16,542
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$54,900
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Allied Health Professions graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Medical dosimetrists $138,110 +3.5% 55%
Physician assistants $133,260 +20.4% 83%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Medical dosimetrists
$138,110
+3.5% growth 55% AI-proof
Physician assistants
$133,260
+20.4% growth 83% AI-proof
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Allied Health Professions Career Guide

Explore what Allied Health Professions graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 811 programs nationwide.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at Arapahoe Community College?
A score of 76/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Arapahoe Community College's Allied Health Professions graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Allied Health Professions program at Arapahoe Community College?
There are 8 registered apprenticeships connected to Allied Health Professions occupations, such as Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician and Diagnostic Imaging Specialty (Alternate Title: Radiology Specialist). The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
What's the job market like for Allied Health Professions from Arapahoe Community College?
Job availability for Allied Health Professions is strong — 124,000 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Arapahoe Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in CO may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →