Allied Health Professions at Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

with a smaller student body of 4,281 in Lakewood, CO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $62,663 at Red Rocks Community College come in 19% above the national median of $52,503 for Allied Health Professions programs.

The 72.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Allied Health Professions graduates.

With first-year pay of $62,663 far exceeding the $13,600 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #241 out of 811 programs, Red Rocks Community College's Allied Health Professions offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $62,663 to $67,335 over five years (7% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 8 registered apprenticeships mapped to Allied Health Professions, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
70
Score
71
High End
Earnings $62,663/yr (19% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$680K
1.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
72.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,414
Out-of-state: $33,894
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,600
2.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,335
7% growth from Year 1

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

See the full career breakdown for Allied Health Professions — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Red Rocks Community College and 810 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Red Rocks Community College's Allied Health Professions program score?
At 70/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
What's the typical debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Red Rocks Community College?
Median debt of just $13,600 against $62,663/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
If Red Rocks Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 8 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from Red Rocks Community College find jobs?
At 124,000 annual openings, Allied Health Professions has a very large employment base. Red Rocks 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 →