Allied Health Professions at Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO · Public · Certificate · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

enrolling 8,194 students in Springfield, MO.

Program Analysis

At $45,344/yr, Allied Health Professions graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College land near the $52,503 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 138.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health Professions career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $18,555 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ozarks Technical Community College ranks #186 among 811 Allied Health Professions programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 24% earnings increase from $45,344 to $56,370 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 8 apprenticeship pathways connected to Allied Health Professions reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
72
Score
73
High End
Earnings $45,344/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$586K
5.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
140.1x
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)
$4,184
Out-of-state: $6,872
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,555
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,370
24% 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

Explore what Allied Health Professions graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 811 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ozarks Technical Community College's Allied Health Professions program score?
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.
What makes Ozarks Technical Community College's Allied Health Professions program stand out?
Among 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Ozarks Technical Community College's #186 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Can I learn Allied Health Professions through an apprenticeship instead of Ozarks Technical Community College?
If Ozarks Technical Community College'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.
How many job openings are there for Allied Health Professions graduates?
The career paths mapped to Allied Health Professions have roughly 124,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →