Allied Health Professions at Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM · Public · Certificate · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a compact campus enrolling 2,234 students in Santa Fe, NM.

Program Analysis

Santa Fe Community College's Allied Health Professions program produces graduates earning $53,695/yr — within striking distance of the $52,503 national average for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 261.9x 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 #71 of 811 programs, Santa Fe Community College's Allied Health Professions program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Allied Health Professions offers 8 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
76
Score
77
High End
Earnings $53,695/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$562K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
261.9x
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)
$2,145
Out-of-state: $4,995

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Allied Health Professions at Santa Fe Community College?
At 76/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Are there apprenticeship options for Allied Health Professions?
If Santa Fe 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.
Is there demand for Allied Health Professions workers?
The very large job market (124,000 annual openings) works in favor of Allied Health Professions graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
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