Allied Health Professions at Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a smaller institution with 1,314 students in Ashtabula, OH.

Program Analysis

At $46,778/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kent State University at Ashtabula land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 42.6x 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 22% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $17,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #555 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Kent State University at Ashtabula falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $46,778 to $59,942 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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

60 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
60
Score
61
High End
Earnings $46,778/yr (-11% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$628K
6.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
43.2x
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 (In-State)
$14,544
Out-of-state: $33,488
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,942
28% 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

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kent State University at Ashtabula's Allied Health Professions program score?
This program scores 60/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Allied Health Professions programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
If Kent State University at Ashtabula'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.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from Kent State University at Ashtabula find jobs?
With approximately 124,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Allied Health Professions offers a very large employment pool. Kent State University at Ashtabula graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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