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

Century College's allied health program launches graduates into strong earnings—$65,588 in the first year ranks in the 94th percentile nationally and ties for the top spot among Minnesota's 21 programs. The debt load of $20,837 is below the state average, creating a solid 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio. However, there's a catch: earnings drop to $61,326 by year four, a 6% decline that's unusual for healthcare fields.

This earnings dip could reflect several realities in allied health careers—graduates may start in premium positions that don't offer the same advancement as other healthcare roles, or they might be entering specialties with limited growth trajectories. The 60th percentile ranking within Minnesota suggests this isn't just about Century College; it's likely a feature of certain allied health subspecialties that start strong but plateau quickly.

For parents weighing this option, the fundamentals are sound: your child enters the workforce immediately with above-average pay and manageable debt. The program serves a substantial population (including 33% Pell Grant recipients) and delivers competitive outcomes. Just set realistic expectations about career growth—this appears to be a program that gets graduates working quickly at good wages, not one that builds toward significantly higher earnings over time.