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

Clarkson College graduates enter Nebraska's allied health workforce earning above both national and state medians, ranking in the 60th percentile among the 13 Nebraska programs offering this degree. At $61,222 in first-year earnings, graduates start with solid incomes, though they fall well short of the University of Nebraska Medical Center's $85,964 benchmark. The debt picture is notably favorable: at $29,258, students borrow exactly the state median but 15% less than typical allied health programs nationwide, creating a manageable 0.48 debt-to-earnings ratio that can be paid down within reasonable timeframes.

The challenge here is stagnation rather than struggle. Earnings essentially flatline between year one and year four, slipping slightly to $60,758—a pattern that suggests limited advancement opportunities or wage compression in these roles. While starting salaries are competitive for Nebraska's market, this program doesn't appear to open doors to the higher-earning specializations that drive growth at top-tier programs.

For families prioritizing immediate employability with reasonable debt, this delivers. Your child will graduate with marketable skills, manageable loans, and earnings that justify the investment from day one. But if you're hoping allied health leads to significant income growth or positions at Nebraska's premier medical institutions, understand that this program positions graduates in the middle of the pack with limited upward trajectory visible in the four-year data.