Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Aiken Technical College

Aiken Technical College's allied health program reports impressive first-year earnings of $62,216—roughly $10,000 above South Carolina's median for this field and placing in the 83rd percentile nationally. That's a strong start for graduates from a school where nearly half receive Pell grants, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means individual circumstances could heavily skew these figures.

The $18,128 debt load translates to just three months of median earnings, making this one of the more affordable routes into allied health diagnostics and treatment. Among South Carolina's 15 programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile—solid but not top-tier. Greenville and Spartanburg Technical Colleges edge slightly ahead with earnings around $59,000, but Aiken's graduates appear to be doing measurably better, at least in this cohort.

The main caveat here is sample size. With fewer than 30 graduates, these numbers could shift substantially year to year. A few high earners in specialized roles (say, surgical technologists or respiratory therapists) could inflate the median, while next year's class might look quite different. If your child is considering this program, talk to career services about typical job placements and whether these earnings reflect the full range of graduates or a lucky year. The fundamentals look promising—manageable debt and strong immediate earning potential—but verify the consistency before banking on these specific numbers.