Allied Health Professions at Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

enrolling 17,247 students in Salt Lake City, UT.

Program Analysis

At $54,072/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Salt Lake Community College land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 77.5x 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 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Allied Health Professions graduates.

The median debt load of $10,083 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #269 out of 811 programs, Salt Lake Community College's Allied Health Professions offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $54,072 to $64,574 over five years (19% 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
65
Low End
70
Score
70
High End
Earnings $54,072/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$666K
4.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
78.2x
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)
$8,514
Out-of-state: $27,402
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,083
2.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,574
19% 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

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Allied Health Professions Career Guide

Allied Health Professions opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Allied Health Professions at Salt Lake Community College?
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 Salt Lake Community College?
At $10,083 in median debt, Allied Health Professions graduates from Salt Lake Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Allied Health Professions program at Salt Lake Community College?
Beyond Salt Lake Community College's classroom route, 8 registered apprenticeships map to Allied Health Professions careers — including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
Job availability for Allied Health Professions is strong — 124,000 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Salt Lake Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in UT may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →