Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $100,724 put California State University-Northridge's Allied Health Professions program 69% above the national median of $59,453 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.
The 29.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
With first-year pay of $100,724 far exceeding the $18,875 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
A #1 ranking out of 195 programs puts California State University-Northridge in the top 1% for Allied Health Professions. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.
Earnings growth is modest: $100,724 to $106,155 over five years (5% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.