Allied Health Professions at Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

enrolling 5,413 students in Worcester, MA.

Program Analysis

At $69,051 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from Quinsigamond Community College significantly outpace the $52,503 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 60.5x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health Professions career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $21,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #285 ranking among 811 Allied Health Professions programs places Quinsigamond Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The 8 apprenticeship pathways connected to Allied Health Professions reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

69 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
69
Score
70
High End
Earnings $69,051/yr (32% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$69K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
60.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$11,948
Out-of-state: $21,836
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
3.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,582
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

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Allied Health Professions Career Guide

Explore what Allied Health Professions graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 811 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at Quinsigamond Community College?
At 69/100, Quinsigamond Community College's Allied Health Professions program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Can I learn Allied Health Professions through an apprenticeship instead of Quinsigamond Community College?
Yes — 8 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Allied Health Professions career paths, including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Quinsigamond Community College.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
The very large job market (124,000 annual openings) works in favor of Allied Health Professions graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →