Allied Health Professions at Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

enrolling 15,246 students in Albuquerque, NM.

Program Analysis

At $57,486 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from Central New Mexico Community College earn slightly above the $52,503 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 164.1x 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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $5,374 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #70 of 811 programs, Central New Mexico Community College's Allied Health Professions program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $62,927 are relatively flat compared to the $57,486 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.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
76
Score
77
High End
Earnings $57,486/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$638K
2.3% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
164.9x
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 (In-State)
$3,868
Out-of-state: $16,732
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,374
1.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,927
9% 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 Central New Mexico Community College's Allied Health Professions program score?
This program scores 76/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Allied Health Professions nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
How affordable is Allied Health Professions at Central New Mexico Community College?
Median debt of just $5,374 against $57,486/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 1 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Allied Health Professions. For students weighing Central New Mexico Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Is there demand for Allied Health Professions workers?
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 →