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Allied Health Professions at Austin Community College District

Austin, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

serving a student body of 25,969 in Austin, TX.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $59,770/yr, edging above the $52,503 national average for Allied Health Professions — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

The 137.6x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Allied Health Professions graduates.

At $11,000 in median debt against $59,770 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #101 out of 811 programs, Austin Community College District's Allied Health Professions program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $59,770 to $69,067 over five years (16% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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

75 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
71
Low End
75
Score
76
High End
Earnings $59,770/yr (14% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$707K
3.7% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
138.6x
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)
$5,100
Out-of-state: $21,180
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
2.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,067
16% 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

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Allied Health Professions Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Allied Health Professions careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

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Allied Health Professions Overview

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Allied Health Professions at Other Schools

Anne Arundel Community College ($119,581) Crafton Hills College ($117,351) Foothill College ($107,048) Canada College ($106,691) Red Rocks Community College ($104,021) CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College ($100,611) American River College ($100,258) Molloy College ($94,599)

Other Majors at Austin Community College District

Nursing ($68,125) Accounting ($62,261) Dental Assisting ($60,475) Accounting ($58,469) Criminal Justice ($55,230) Electrical Engineering Technology ($51,640) Drafting & Design Technology ($50,584) Practical Nursing ($50,186)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Austin Community College District's Allied Health Professions program score?
At 75/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
What's the typical debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Austin Community College District?
Median debt of just $11,000 against $59,770/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What makes Austin Community College District's Allied Health Professions program stand out?
The #101 ranking out of 811 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Allied Health Professions program at Austin Community College District?
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.
Is there demand for Allied Health Professions workers?
Job availability for Allied Health Professions is strong — 124,000 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Austin Community College District graduates specifically, local market conditions in TX may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →