Allied Health Professions at Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a compact campus enrolling 1,529 students in West Burlington, IA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $60,712 at Southeastern Community College come in 16% above the national median of $52,503 for Allied Health Professions programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 50.4x 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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At #383 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Southeastern Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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

66 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
66
Score
66
High End
Earnings $60,712/yr (16% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$61K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
50.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,600
Out-of-state: $12,900
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,546
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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at Southeastern Community College?
This program scores 66/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Allied Health Professions graduates.
Can I learn Allied Health Professions through an apprenticeship instead of Southeastern Community College?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Allied Health Professions. For students weighing Southeastern Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Allied Health Professions from Southeastern Community College?
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 →