Allied Health Professions at Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

with a smaller student body of 4,885 in Kalamazoo, MI.

Program Analysis

At $54,134/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 80.1x 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 13% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $10,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #258 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Kalamazoo Valley Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $63,588 are relatively flat compared to the $54,134 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.

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
66
Low End
70
Score
71
High End
Earnings $54,134/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$653K
4.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
80.7x
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)
$8,092
Out-of-state: $17,752
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,750
2.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,588
17% 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

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Allied Health Professions Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Allied Health Professions careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
At 70/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How affordable is Allied Health Professions at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
At $10,750 in median debt, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Can I learn Allied Health Professions through an apprenticeship instead of Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Allied Health Professions. For students weighing Kalamazoo Valley Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Allied Health Professions from Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
With approximately 124,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Allied Health Professions offers a very large employment pool. Kalamazoo Valley Community 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 →