Allied Health Professions at Howard College

Big Spring, TX · Public · Certificate · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a compact campus enrolling 1,588 students in Big Spring, TX.

Program Analysis

At $50,508/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Howard College land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 191.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Allied Health Professions graduates.

Ranked #104 out of 811 programs, Howard College's Allied Health Professions program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

With 8 registered apprenticeships mapped to Allied Health Professions, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

75 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
71
Low End
75
Score
76
High End
Earnings $50,508/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$528K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
191.0x
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)
$2,766
Out-of-state: $6,076

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

See the full career breakdown for Allied Health Professions — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Howard College and 810 other schools.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

Compare & Explore

Allied Health Professions Overview

Allied Health Professions at Other Schools

Other Majors at Howard College

How Does a Bachelor's Degree Compare?

Four-year programs take longer but may unlock different career trajectories. See the data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Howard College's Allied Health Professions program score?
At 75/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
What makes Howard College's Allied Health Professions program stand out?
The #104 ranking out of 811 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Allied Health Professions program at Howard College?
Beyond Howard College's classroom route, 8 registered apprenticeships map to Allied Health Professions careers — including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
With approximately 124,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Allied Health Professions offers a very large employment pool. Howard College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →