Allied Health Professions at Carrington College-San Jose

San Jose, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a smaller institution with 680 students in San Jose, CA.

Program Analysis

At $68,261 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from Carrington College-San Jose significantly outpace the $52,503 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

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.

The median debt load of $20,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #505 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Carrington College-San Jose falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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 $68,261/yr (30% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$68K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
3.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,868
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

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 does a 62/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Allied Health Professions at Carrington College-San Jose?
A score of 62/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Carrington College-San Jose trails the majority of Allied Health Professions programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How affordable is Allied Health Professions at Carrington College-San Jose?
Median debt of just $20,000 against $68,261/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 4 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Allied Health Professions through an apprenticeship instead of Carrington College-San Jose?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Allied Health Professions. For students weighing Carrington College-San Jose's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
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 →