Health Aides & Attendants at Northshore Technical Community College

Lacombe, LA · Public · Certificate · Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies

a compact campus enrolling 2,156 students in Lacombe, LA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $21,729 track close to the $22,620 national median for Health Aides & Attendants programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 54.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Health Aides & Attendants involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

A #3 ranking among 10 Health Aides & Attendants programs places Northshore Technical Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Physical Therapy Aide with a median wage of $34,520/yr) connects to Health Aides & Attendants careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
55
Score
55
High End
Earnings $21,729/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (85% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (231,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$227K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
54.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
5 of 5
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$4,203

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Aides & Attendants graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Healthcare support workers, all other $46,050 +3.5% 88%
Psychiatric aides $41,590 -0.4% 88%
Nursing assistants $39,530 +2.3% 90%
Healthcare support workers, all other
$46,050
+3.5% growth 88% AI-proof
Psychiatric aides
$41,590
-0.4% growth 88% AI-proof
Nursing assistants
$39,530
+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

View all 5 career paths with full salary data →

Health Aides & Attendants Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Health Aides & Attendants — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Northshore Technical Community College and 9 other schools.

Read the full Health Aides & Attendants career guide →

Compare & Explore

Health Aides & Attendants Overview

Health Aides & Attendants at Other Schools

Other Majors at Northshore Technical Community College

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Health Aides & Attendants at Northshore Technical Community College?
At 55/100, Northshore Technical Community College's Health Aides & Attendants program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
How AI-proof is a career in Health Aides & Attendants?
For Northshore Technical Community College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Health Aides & Attendants rated "AI-Proof" — 85% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Will Health Aides & Attendants graduates from Northshore Technical Community College find jobs?
At 231,000 annual openings, Health Aides & Attendants has a very large employment base. Northshore Technical Community College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →