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Allied Health Diagnostic at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a smaller institution with 290 students in Aurora, CO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $56,805 at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora come in 8% above the national median of $52,503 for Allied Health Diagnostic programs.

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.

With first-year pay of $56,805 far exceeding the $27,551 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #567 of 811 Allied Health Diagnostic programs, Pima Medical Institute-Aurora falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Allied Health Diagnostic 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 $56,805/yr (8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$594K
1.0% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$27,551
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

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 →

Compare & Explore

Allied Health Diagnostic Overview

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Allied Health Diagnostic at Other Schools

Anne Arundel Community College ($119,581) Crafton Hills College ($117,351) Foothill College ($107,048) Canada College ($106,691) Red Rocks Community College ($104,021) CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College ($100,611) American River College ($100,258) Molloy College ($94,599)

Other Majors at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants ($54,021) Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians ($36,875) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($33,825) Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($30,654) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($29,935) Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians ($28,808) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($26,557)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Diagnostic at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora?
This program scores 60/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Allied Health Diagnostic programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Diagnostic graduates?
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.
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