Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at College of Western Idaho

This program sits below the middle of the pack among Idaho's allied health options, landing at the 40th percentile statewide with first-year earnings of $53,281—about $1,000 less than what graduates earn at other Idaho schools offering this degree. That gap widens when you look at the state's top performer: Idaho State University graduates earn nearly $9,000 more annually. The debt load of $13,394 is manageable, yielding a healthy 0.25 debt-to-earnings ratio, though it's worth noting that this represents slightly higher debt than what most schools nationally charge for associate degrees.

The program's biggest limitation is the very small graduating class—fewer than 30 students—which means a single graduate's unusual outcome could significantly skew these numbers in either direction. That small sample size makes it harder to predict what your child might actually earn. At this price point, the financial risk is contained, but the earnings trajectory appears less certain than at larger programs with more established track records.

For in-state students seeking allied health careers on a budget, College of Western Idaho offers an affordable entry point, but families should weigh whether the roughly $1,000 annual earnings difference compared to College of Southern Idaho justifies exploring other options, especially if your child qualifies for similar aid packages elsewhere.