Allied Health Professions at Smith Chason College

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

a compact campus enrolling 2,221 students in Los Angeles, CA.

Program Analysis

At $46,174/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Smith Chason College land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 13.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Allied Health Professions programs nationally.

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 9% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $22,522 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #741 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Smith Chason College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $51,897 are relatively flat compared to the $46,174 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.

52 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
52
Score
53
High End
Earnings $46,174/yr (-12% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$528K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
13.8x
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
$38,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,522
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,897
12% 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

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 Smith Chason College?
This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Allied Health Professions programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Are there apprenticeship options for Allied Health Professions?
There are 8 registered apprenticeships connected to Allied Health Professions occupations, such as Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician and Diagnostic Imaging Specialty (Alternate Title: Radiology Specialist). The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
What's the job market like for Allied Health Professions from Smith Chason College?
The career paths mapped to Allied Health Professions have roughly 124,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →