Allied Health Professions at Kirtland Community College

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

a smaller institution with 965 students in Grayling, MI.

Program Analysis

At $58,850 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kirtland Community College earn slightly above the $52,503 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 61.8x 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 $15,964 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #327 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Kirtland 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.

68 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
68
Score
68
High End
Earnings $58,850/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)
61.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,960
Out-of-state: $18,780
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,964
3.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,584
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 Kirtland Community 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 Kirtland Community College?
A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Allied Health Professions field.
What's the typical debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Kirtland Community College?
At $15,964 in median debt, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kirtland Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
Beyond Kirtland Community College's classroom route, 8 registered apprenticeships map to Allied Health Professions careers — including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Is there demand for Allied Health Professions workers?
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 →