Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at ATA College

ATA College's Allied Health program produces graduates earning significantly less than their counterparts across Kentucky. While other Kentucky community colleges prepare students for $50,000+ salaries, ATA graduates start at $37,568—roughly $10,000 below the state median and nearly $17,000 less than what Elizabethtown Community and Technical College graduates earn. Even among Kentucky's 23 Allied Health programs, this ranks only at the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of similar programs deliver better outcomes.

The stagnant earnings trajectory compounds the problem. Graduates actually see their income drop slightly over four years rather than grow, suggesting limited advancement opportunities in their roles. The $24,500 debt load isn't catastrophic—it's actually lower than the national median—but when paired with earnings this far below average, the 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio becomes harder to manage than the numbers initially suggest. The school serves predominantly Pell-eligible students (84%), who likely have fewer financial safety nets.

For families comparing options, Kentucky's community and technical colleges offer substantially stronger value in this field. Programs like Elizabethtown CTC and Bluegrass CTC deliver 50-60% higher earnings with lower debt. Unless location constraints make ATA the only viable option, parents should seriously consider these alternatives. The data suggests ATA graduates face an uphill battle reaching typical Allied Health professional salaries in Kentucky.