Allied Health Professions at City College-Hollywood

Hollywood, FL · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

City College-Hollywood has a 100% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 275 students in Hollywood, FL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,470 place City College-Hollywood below the $52,503 national median for Allied Health Professions — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 12.1x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Allied Health Professions graduates.

The $27,334 debt-to-$39,470 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #768 out of 811 programs, City College-Hollywood's financial outcomes for Allied Health Professions trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $39,470 to $44,513 over five years (13% 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.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
49
Score
49
High End
Earnings $39,470/yr (-25% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$454K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
12.2x
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
$37,230
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,334
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,513
13% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does City College-Hollywood's Allied Health Professions program score?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Allied Health Professions. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Why are Allied Health Professions earnings lower at City College-Hollywood?
Lower starting pay at City College-Hollywood may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Allied Health Professions through an apprenticeship instead of City College-Hollywood?
Yes — 8 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Allied Health Professions career paths, including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at City College-Hollywood.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
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 →