by our College Data Analytics Team
[Allied Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 94 schools to find where allied health professions graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose allied health professions graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Foothill College the top school for allied health professions graduate earnings in the Far Western Region. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Foothill College typically earn about $139,682 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in allied health professions will find them at Skyline College, which ranked #2. Skyline College is a public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Skyline College typically earn about $115,846 annually.
Napa Valley College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in allied health professions, landing the #3 spot this year. Napa Valley College is a public school located in the city of Napa. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Napa Valley College make a median of around $112,811 per year.
Canada College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Located in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Canada College make a median of around $106,691 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Cabrillo College earned it the #5 place for allied health professions. Cabrillo College is a public school located in the suburb of Aptos. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Cabrillo College typically earn about $107,738 annually.
American River College landed the #6 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from American River College typically earn about $100,258 annually.
Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #7 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College typically earn about $96,665 annually.
Fresno City College landed the #8 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Fresno City College typically earn about $96,561 annually.
Crafton Hills College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Located in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of Crafton Hills College earn a median of about $92,206 a year early in their careers.
Mt San Antonio College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of about $91,079 a year early in their careers.
Kapiolani Community College landed the #11 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Kapiolani Community College is a public school located in the city of Honolulu. Allied Health Professions graduates of Kapiolani Community College earn a median of about $96,327 a year early in their careers.
East Los Angeles College landed the #12 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from East Los Angeles College typically earn about $88,353 annually.
Cypress College landed the #13 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Located in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Cypress College typically earn about $87,201 annually.
Chemeketa Community College landed the #14 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $102,050.
Mt Diablo Adult Education Mt Diablo Usd placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Mt Diablo Adult Education Mt Diablo Usd is a public school located in the suburb of Concord. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Mt Diablo Adult Education Mt Diablo Usd make a median of around $88,513 per year.
Portland Community College landed the #16 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Portland Community College typically earn about $90,969 annually.
Grossmont College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of Grossmont College earn a median of about $84,523 a year early in their careers.
Central Washington University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Located in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Central Washington University make a median of around $107,747 per year.
Los Angeles Valley College landed the #19 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Located in the city of Valley Glen, Los Angeles Valley College is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of Los Angeles Valley College earn a median of about $83,472 a year early in their careers.
El Camino Community College District earned the #20 position for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. El Camino Community College District is a public school located in the suburb of Torrance. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $78,343.
Seattle University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Seattle University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Seattle University typically earn about $106,567 annually.
Merced College placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Set in the city of Merced, Merced College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Merced College typically earn about $78,871 annually.
California State University Northridge ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $106,155.
Butte College came in at #24 for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Butte College is a public school located in the rural area of Oroville. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,605.
Contra Costa Medical Career College landed the #25 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Antioch, Contra Costa Medical Career College is a private for-profit institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Contra Costa Medical Career College make a median of around $78,315 per year.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their allied health professions graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 94 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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