Allied Health Professions at College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

enrolling 9,282 students in Grayslake, IL.

Program Analysis

College of Lake County's Allied Health Professions program produces graduates earning $50,103/yr — within striking distance of the $52,503 national average for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 58.3x 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.

Ranked #410 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, College of Lake County 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.

65 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
65
Score
66
High End
Earnings $50,103/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$524K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
58.3x
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)
$8,988
Out-of-state: $28,072

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

Allied Health Professions opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at College of Lake County?
At 65/100, 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.
Can I learn Allied Health Professions through an apprenticeship instead of College of Lake County?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Allied Health Professions. For students weighing College of Lake County's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from College of Lake County find jobs?
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.
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