Allied Health Professions at Carrington College-Portland

Portland, OR · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a compact campus enrolling 295 students in Portland, OR.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $49,702 track close to the $52,503 national median for Allied Health Professions programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

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 23% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $32,500 represents roughly 8 months of the $49,702 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #609 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Carrington College-Portland falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $49,702 to $64,271 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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

58 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
58
Score
59
High End
Earnings $49,702/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$675K
6.6% 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
$32,500
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,271
29% 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

What can you do with a Allied Health Professions credential from Carrington College-Portland? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 58/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Allied Health Professions at Carrington College-Portland?
A score of 58/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Carrington College-Portland trails the majority of Allied Health Professions programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Allied Health Professions program at Carrington College-Portland?
If Carrington College-Portland'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.
Is there demand for Allied Health Professions workers?
With approximately 124,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Allied Health Professions offers a very large employment pool. Carrington College-Portland graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →