Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Carrington College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

with a smaller student body of 2,262 in Sacramento, CA.

Program Analysis

At $29,853 per year, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences graduates from Carrington College-Sacramento earn below the $36,234 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences graduates.

The median debt load of $14,288 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #35 out of 48 programs, Carrington College-Sacramento's financial outcomes for Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences connects to 3 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
42
Score
44
High End
Earnings $29,853/yr (-18% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$312K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

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

Median Debt at Graduation
$14,288
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health education specialists $63,000 +4.5% 47%
Community health workers $51,030 +11.3% 68%
Health education specialists
$63,000
+4.5% growth 47% AI-proof
Community health workers
$51,030
+11.3% growth 68% AI-proof

About Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Careers

Your career will be about bridging the gap between healthcare and the community. As a community health worker, you'll be on the ground, conducting home visits, helping families navigate insurance paperwork, and connecting them to vital resources like food banks or mental health services. Alternatively, as a health education specialist, you might work in a hospital or public health office, designing wellness programs, leading workshops on nutrition, and creating clear, accessible health materials.

Read the full Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Carrington College-Sacramento's Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program score?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will AI affect Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences careers?
With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $312,330 in decade earnings vs $312,330 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Carrington College-Sacramento a good choice for Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Can I learn Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences through an apprenticeship instead?
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences connects to 3 apprenticeship pathways. These DOL-registered programs combine structured training with paid employment — a strong alternative for students who prefer hands-on learning over classroom instruction.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →