Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College's allied health program ranks among the lowest-performing in Arkansas, with first-year earnings of $40,193—about $8,700 below the state median and nearly $14,000 below the national benchmark. While the program ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means this data may not capture the full picture. However, even within Arkansas, where this program places at the 25th percentile, nearby schools like Arkansas Tech and UA-Pulaski Tech produce graduates earning 50-55% more in the same field.

The debt picture offers some relief: graduates typically owe just $11,154, well below both state and national medians. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28, meaning most borrowers could reasonably pay off their loans within a few years. For a program serving a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (40%), keeping debt low matters considerably.

The core concern is that earnings growth stalls at just 3% over four years, and graduates start significantly behind their peers across the state. Before committing, families should investigate which specific allied health credentials this program offers and whether graduates might be entering lower-paying positions within this broad field. If your child can access one of the higher-performing programs in Arkansas—particularly at Arkansas Tech or the community colleges in Pulaski or Northwest Arkansas—the investment would likely pay off substantially better.