Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) at Century College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$65,588

94th percentile

60th percentile in Minnesota

Median Debt

$20,837

9% above national median

Analysis

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.

Where Century College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Century College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Century College	$65,588	$61,326	-6%
St Cloud Technical and Community College	$65,019	$64,280	-1%
Dunwoody College of Technology	$65,457	$62,160	-5%
St Catherine University	$57,845	$57,774	-0%
Minnesota State College Southeast	$59,857	$57,248	-4%

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (21 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake	$6,182	$65,588	$61,326	$20,837	0.32
Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis	$25,659	$65,457	$62,160	$26,343	0.40
St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud	$4,957	$65,019	$64,280	$22,917	0.35
Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka	$6,267	$62,699	$53,486	$23,673	0.38
Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester	$6,359	$60,676	$50,896	$21,000	0.35
Minnesota State College SoutheastWinona	$7,820	$59,857	$57,248	—	—
National Median	—	$54,327	—	$19,113	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Century College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 65 graduates with reported earnings and 64 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.