Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health

In Texas, allied health programs at the associate level show remarkable variation—from $78,100 at Hill College down to figures well below the state median of $55,965. Covenant School's program sits right at that median, suggesting graduates from similar Texas programs typically enter the workforce earning competitive salaries for this credential level. At an estimated $21,574 in debt, however, this program runs about $4,300 above Texas' typical borrowing level of $17,249, though it's still close to the national median of $19,113.

The 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio based on peer programs means borrowers would owe roughly $0.39 for every dollar earned in their first year—a manageable burden by most standards. With 42% of students receiving Pell grants, this is clearly a program serving working families who need credentials that lead directly to employment. The challenge is that comparable programs demonstrate the field's wide salary range: some Texas graduates are earning $67,000 to $78,000 in their first year, while others hover closer to the mid-$50,000s.

For parents, the key question is whether this specific program connects graduates to the higher-paying segment of the allied health job market in Lubbock and West Texas. The estimated figures suggest adequate value, but the gap between top performers and median outcomes in this field is substantial enough that it's worth investigating which allied health specialties this program emphasizes and what employment partnerships exist locally.