Allied Health Professions at Carver Career Center

Charleston, WV · Public · Certificate · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

with a smaller student body of 163 in Charleston, WV.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,510 place Carver Career Center below the $52,503 national median for Allied Health Professions — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #677 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Carver Career Center falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $43,778 are relatively flat compared to the $41,510 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.

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
55
Score
56
High End
Earnings $41,510/yr (-21% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$441K
1.3% 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.

Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,778
5% 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

How does Carver Career Center's Allied Health Professions program score?
At 55/100, the score looks reasonable — but Allied Health Professions is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Why are Allied Health Professions earnings lower at Carver Career Center?
Starting salary is one data point. If Carver Career Center's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
If Carver Career Center'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?
At 124,000 annual openings, Allied Health Professions has a very large employment base. Carver Career Center graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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