Allied Health Diagnostic at Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ · Public · Certificate · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

with a smaller student body of 3,732 in Prescott, AZ.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $45,773/yr, roughly in line with the $52,503 national median for Allied Health Diagnostic. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 168.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Allied Health Diagnostic graduates.

Ranked #141 out of 811 programs, Yavapai College's Allied Health Diagnostic program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

With 8 registered apprenticeships mapped to Allied Health Diagnostic, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

73 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
70
Low End
73
Score
74
High End
Earnings $45,773/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$46K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
168.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$2,838
Out-of-state: $9,344
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,034
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Allied Health Diagnostic 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 →

About Allied Health Diagnostic Careers

Your career in allied health puts you at the center of patient care. One day you might be a radiologic technologist, carefully positioning a patient for a CT scan and operating advanced imaging equipment to help diagnose an injury. With further training, you could become a physician assistant, working alongside a doctor to examine patients, diagnose conditions, and create comprehensive treatment plans in a busy clinic.

Read the full Allied Health Diagnostic career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yavapai College's Allied Health Diagnostic program score?
At 73/100, 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 Yavapai College's Allied Health Diagnostic program stand out?
Ranked #141 of 811 programs nationally, Yavapai College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Can I learn Allied Health Diagnostic through an apprenticeship instead?
Yes — 8 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Allied Health Diagnostic career paths, including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Allied Health Diagnostic workers?
The career paths mapped to Allied Health Diagnostic have roughly 124,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →