Allied Health Professions at Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

enrolling 8,695 students in Dearborn, MI.

Program Analysis

At $58,792 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from Henry Ford College earn slightly above the $52,503 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 88.9x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health Professions career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $16,976 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Henry Ford College ranks #184 among 811 Allied Health Professions programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The 8 apprenticeship pathways connected to Allied Health Professions reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
69
Low End
72
Score
73
High End
Earnings $58,792/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$59K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
88.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,920
Out-of-state: $14,080
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,976
3.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,090
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 Henry Ford College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at Henry Ford College?
At 72/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How affordable is Allied Health Professions at Henry Ford College?
At $16,976 in median debt, Allied Health Professions graduates from Henry Ford College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Is Henry Ford College one of the best schools for Allied Health Professions?
Ranked #184 of 811 programs nationally, Henry Ford College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Are there apprenticeship options for Allied Health Professions?
If Henry Ford College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 8 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
The career paths mapped to Allied Health Professions have roughly 124,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →