Allied Health Diagnostic at Macomb Community College

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

serving 14,285 students in Warren, MI.

Program Analysis

At $57,326 per year, Allied Health Diagnostic graduates from Macomb Community College earn slightly above the $52,503 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 83.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Allied Health Diagnostic programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Allied Health Diagnostic'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 $7,049 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #221 of 811 Allied Health Diagnostic programs, Macomb Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Allied Health Diagnostic 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 $57,326/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$57K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
83.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,200
Out-of-state: $16,440
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,049
1.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,164
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Allied Health Diagnostic 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 →

About Allied Health Diagnostic Careers

Your career in allied health puts you at the center of patient care. One day you might be a radiologic technologist, carefully positioning a patient for a CT scan and operating advanced imaging equipment to help diagnose an injury. With further training, you could become a physician assistant, working alongside a doctor to examine patients, diagnose conditions, and create comprehensive treatment plans in a busy clinic.

Read the full Allied Health Diagnostic career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Macomb Community College's Allied Health Diagnostic program score?
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.
How affordable is Allied Health Diagnostic at Macomb Community College?
At $7,049 in median debt, Allied Health Diagnostic graduates from Macomb Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.1x is well below the trade program average.
Are there apprenticeship options for Allied Health Diagnostic?
Yes — 8 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Allied Health Diagnostic career paths, including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Allied Health Diagnostic workers?
With approximately 124,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Allied Health Diagnostic offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →