Allied Health Professions at Kankakee Community College

Kankakee, IL · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a smaller institution with 1,904 students in Kankakee, IL.

Program Analysis

At $54,757/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kankakee Community College land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 61.2x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

At #353 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Kankakee Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $61,341 are relatively flat compared to the $54,757 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

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

67 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
67
Score
68
High End
Earnings $54,757/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$624K
2.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
61.6x
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 (In-State)
$10,140
Out-of-state: $51,360
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,341
12% 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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at Kankakee Community College?
A score of 67/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Allied Health Professions field.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Allied Health Professions. For students weighing Kankakee Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
Job availability for Allied Health Professions is strong — 124,000 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Kankakee Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in IL may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →