Allied Health Professions at North Shore Community College

Danvers, MA · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

with a smaller student body of 4,055 in Danvers, MA.

Program Analysis

At $62,934 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from North Shore Community College earn slightly above the $52,503 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 70.4x 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 $16,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #256 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, North Shore Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $73,965 are relatively flat compared to the $62,934 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 $62,934/yr (20% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$760K
4.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
71.0x
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)
$10,704
Out-of-state: $21,840
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,250
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$73,965
18% 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

How does North Shore Community College's Allied Health Professions program score?
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.
What's the typical debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from North Shore Community College?
Median debt of just $16,250 against $62,934/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Allied Health Professions through an apprenticeship instead of North Shore Community College?
Yes — 8 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Allied Health Professions career paths, including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at North Shore Community College.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
Job availability for Allied Health Professions is strong — 124,000 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For North Shore Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in MA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →