Allied Health Professions at Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA · Public · Certificate · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

enrolling 11,182 students in New Orleans, LA.

Program Analysis

At $47,284/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Delgado Community College land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 105.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Allied Health Professions programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Allied Health Professions's career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $15,751 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #219 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Delgado Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Allied Health Professions offers 8 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

71 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
71
Score
72
High End
Earnings $47,284/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$47K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
105.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$4,678
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,751
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,627
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

What can you do with a Allied Health Professions credential from Delgado Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at Delgado Community College?
At 71/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Are there apprenticeship options for Allied Health Professions?
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 Delgado Community College.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from Delgado Community College find jobs?
With approximately 124,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Allied Health Professions offers a very large employment pool. Delgado Community College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →