Location: Kaysville, UT
Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,011
40th percentile
60th percentile in Utah
Median Debt
$7,208
49% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.17 ManageableSample: 53 graduates

Analysis

Davis Technical College's certificate program stands out for one compelling reason: exceptionally low debt. At just $7,208—roughly half the national median for similar programs—graduates enter the workforce with minimal financial burden. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17 means students can realistically pay off their loans in a matter of months, not years. Among Allied Health programs in Utah, this ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings while maintaining some of the lowest debt loads available.

The earnings story is more modest. First-year graduates earn $43,011, which sits below the national median of $45,746 but matches the Utah state median exactly. This program won't launch your child to the top of the earnings curve, but the tradeoff is clear: reduced financial risk in exchange for quicker entry into the healthcare field. For students seeking a fast, affordable pathway into allied health work, the minimal debt exposure makes this a pragmatic choice.

The key question is career trajectory. Technical certificates can serve as stepping stones—many graduates continue their education later—but they can also represent earnings ceilings. If your child plans to advance through additional credentials, this low-debt foundation makes excellent sense. If this will be their terminal degree, understand they're trading immediate affordability for potentially limited long-term earning power.

Where Davis Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate's programs nationally

Davis Technical CollegeOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Davis Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Davis Technical College earns $43k — 40th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate programs.

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Davis Technical CollegeKaysville—$43,011—$7,2080.17
Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold$4,178$119,581—$23,1250.19
Crafton Hills CollegeYucaipa$1,188$117,351$76,522$23,0000.20
Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood$4,707$104,021$85,378$22,1700.21
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda—$90,583$99,255$25,0000.28
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USDConcord—$88,513———
National Median—$45,746—$14,1670.31

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Davis Technical College, approximately 9% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 53 graduates with reported earnings and 44 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.