Allied Health Professions at Richland Community College

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

a compact campus enrolling 1,412 students in Decatur, IL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,542 track close to the $52,503 national median for Allied Health Professions programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 53.0x 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 #458 of 811 Allied Health Professions programs, Richland Community College 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.

63 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
61
Low End
63
Score
64
High End
Earnings $46,542/yr (-11% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$487K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
53.0x
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)
$9,180
Out-of-state: $34,140
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$45,795
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

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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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Allied Health Professions at Richland Community College?
At 63/100, 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.
Are there apprenticeship options for Allied Health Professions?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Allied Health Professions. For students weighing Richland Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from Richland Community College find jobs?
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.
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