Allied Health Professions at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

Ontario, CA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a smaller institution with 1,022 students in Ontario, CA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,391 put San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario's Allied Health Professions program 32% above the national median of $52,503 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Some AI exposure exists in Allied Health Professions's career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $69,391 far exceeding the $22,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #506 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $82,323 are relatively flat compared to the $69,391 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Allied Health Professions offers 8 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
62
Score
63
High End
Earnings $69,391/yr (32% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$847K
4.4% 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
$22,250
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$82,323
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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Allied Health Professions careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?
A score of 62/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario trails the majority of Allied Health Professions programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
Beyond San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario'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 San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario graduates specifically, local market conditions in CA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →