Allied Health Professions at Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

serving 6,198 students in Yuma, AZ.

Program Analysis

At $44,895/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Arizona Western College land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 77.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Allied Health Professions graduates.

Ranked #347 out of 811 programs, Arizona Western College's Allied Health Professions offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 8 registered apprenticeships mapped to Allied Health Professions, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

67 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
64
Low End
67
Score
68
High End
Earnings $44,895/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$470K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
77.8x
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)
$6,040
Out-of-state: $19,660
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$47,636
6% growth from Year 1

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

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Arizona Western College's Allied Health Professions program score?
This program scores 67/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Allied Health Professions graduates.
Are there apprenticeship options for Allied Health Professions?
Beyond Arizona Western College's classroom route, 8 registered apprenticeships map to Allied Health Professions careers — including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from Arizona Western College find jobs?
The very large job market (124,000 annual openings) works in favor of Allied Health Professions graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →