Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati State graduates in this program start with impressive earnings of $65,094—outpacing 92% of similar programs nationally and 80% within Ohio. That first-year figure beats the state median by over $16,000, putting graduates in a strong initial position. The debt load of $22,336 is manageable, translating to just 34 cents owed for every dollar earned in year one.

The complication emerges in the earnings trajectory. By year four, median earnings drop to $55,576, a 15% decline that's unusual for healthcare fields typically known for steady growth. This could reflect graduates moving from higher-paying hospital positions to different care settings, working reduced hours, or career transitions—patterns that warrant investigation but don't necessarily signal program failure.

Even with the decline, year-four earnings still exceed Ohio's median for this field by $6,800 and remain above the national median. For families prioritizing quick entry into the workforce with solid starting pay and reasonable debt, this program delivers. Just understand you're looking at peak earnings right out of the gate rather than a steadily climbing career path. If your student plans to pursue additional credentials or specializations later, that could offset the early plateau.