Allied Health Professions at College of Central Florida

Ocala, FL · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a compact campus enrolling 4,717 students in Ocala, FL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $53,438/yr, roughly in line with the $52,503 national median for Allied Health Professions. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 103.2x 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 #177 of 811 nationally, this is a top-5% Allied Health Professions program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

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

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
69
Low End
72
Score
73
High End
Earnings $53,438/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$53K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
103.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,420
Out-of-state: $21,034
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,109
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

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 College of Central Florida? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 72/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Allied Health Professions at College of Central Florida?
At 72/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Is College of Central Florida one of the best schools for Allied Health Professions?
The #177 ranking out of 811 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
If College of Central Florida'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.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from College of Central Florida find jobs?
Job availability for Allied Health Professions is strong — 124,000 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For College of Central Florida graduates specifically, local market conditions in FL may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →