Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Bellarmine University

Based on comparable allied health programs in Kentucky, Bellarmine's graduates appear positioned at the state median—around $57,000 in first-year earnings—but trail Kentucky's strongest program at Morehead State by roughly $7,500 annually. The estimated debt of $27,000 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47, meaning total borrowing equals less than half a year's salary. That's a reasonable starting point for healthcare careers, though it's worth noting that similar programs nationally produce median earnings about $3,500 higher.

The challenge here is uncertainty. With only three Kentucky programs providing actual data, and Bellarmine's specific outcomes suppressed due to small graduate numbers, you're making a substantial financial commitment without knowing whether this program performs closer to Morehead's outcomes or Northern Kentucky's lower $52,000 figure. Allied health diagnostic fields encompass everything from respiratory therapy to diagnostic medical sonography, and career trajectories vary significantly by specialty. The high admission rate and mid-range test scores suggest Bellarmine casts a wide net, which doesn't necessarily predict program quality but does raise questions about whether students receive adequate guidance toward the field's higher-earning specialties.

Before committing, identify exactly which allied health specialty your child would pursue and verify Bellarmine's track record in that specific discipline—licensing exam pass rates, clinical placement quality, and whether graduates actually secure jobs in their chosen field rather than adjacent healthcare roles.