Health Aides & Attendants at Carrington College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies

a smaller institution with 437 students in Tucson, AZ.

Program Analysis

Carrington College-Tucson's Health Aides & Attendants graduates start at $26,105/yr — above the $22,620 national average, though not by a wide margin.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 13% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $7,222 in median debt clears fast against $26,105 in annual earnings.

Ranked #9 of 10 Health Aides & Attendants programs, Carrington College-Tucson falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $30,608 are relatively flat compared to the $26,105 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Health Aides & Attendants has a registered apprenticeship option through Physical Therapy Aide with a median wage of $34,520/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

52 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
52
Score
52
High End
Earnings $26,105/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (85% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (231,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$314K
4.1% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
5 of 5
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
$7,222
3.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,608
17% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Aides & Attendants graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Healthcare support workers, all other $46,050 +3.5% 88%
Psychiatric aides $41,590 -0.4% 88%
Nursing assistants $39,530 +2.3% 90%
Healthcare support workers, all other
$46,050
+3.5% growth 88% AI-proof
Psychiatric aides
$41,590
-0.4% growth 88% AI-proof
Nursing assistants
$39,530
+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

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Health Aides & Attendants Career Guide

What can you do with a Health Aides & Attendants credential from Carrington College-Tucson? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Carrington College-Tucson's Health Aides & Attendants program score?
At 52/100, the score looks reasonable — but Health Aides & Attendants is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How safe is Health Aides & Attendants from automation?
For Carrington College-Tucson graduates, AI risk is minimal. Health Aides & Attendants rated "AI-Proof" — 85% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
What's the typical debt for Health Aides & Attendants graduates from Carrington College-Tucson?
At $7,222 in median debt, Health Aides & Attendants graduates from Carrington College-Tucson carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
How many job openings are there for Health Aides & Attendants graduates?
At 231,000 annual openings, Health Aides & Attendants has a very large employment base. Carrington College-Tucson graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →