Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Cleveland Clinic Health System-School of Diagnostic Imaging

Cleveland Clinic's diagnostic imaging certificate produces graduates earning around $41,000 their first year—several thousand below both Ohio's median ($42,445) and the national average ($45,746) for similar programs. At the 40th percentile among Ohio programs, this lands squarely in the bottom half of state options. When comparable programs at places like Mid-East Career and Technical Center or Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District are launching graduates at $60,000+, that gap matters.

The manageable $18,163 debt load (below the national average) does provide some cushion, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 that's workable but not impressive. Nearly half the students here receive Pell grants, suggesting many come from families where maximizing that first paycheck is critical. The small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could shift considerably year to year, adding uncertainty to an already middle-of-the-road value proposition.

For families banking on Cleveland Clinic's prestigious name to translate into stronger earnings, these numbers suggest the brand recognition doesn't carry over to entry-level paychecks. Ohio offers demonstrably stronger options in this field, particularly among community colleges and career-technical schools that consistently place graduates $10,000-20,000 higher. Unless there's a compelling geographic or scheduling reason to choose this program, those alternatives deserve serious consideration.