Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$51,282

Est. from MO median (13 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$21,574

Est. from national median (48 programs)

Analysis

Missouri's allied health programs show substantial earnings variation, with top performers reaching nearly $60,000 while others cluster around $51,000. Drury's continuing education program sits at this median mark based on comparable Missouri programs—roughly $6,000 below what graduates from Concorde Career College-Kansas City or St. Louis College of Health Careers typically earn in their first year. For an associate's degree that appears to carry about $21,500 in debt (based on similar private nonprofit programs), this positions graduates with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42—manageable but not exceptional for a healthcare credential.

The concern here isn't insurmountable debt; it's whether this particular pathway offers competitive preparation. With 59% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are stretching financially for this credential. Similar programs at community colleges in Missouri produce comparable earnings with typically lower debt loads. The allied health field generally rewards credentials with strong clinical training and employer connections, so understanding how Drury's continuing education format—often designed for working adults—translates into job placement becomes crucial.

Before committing, compare this program's clinical hours, equipment access, and employer partnerships against Missouri community colleges offering the same credential. If Drury's flexible scheduling fits your child's situation and the debt estimate holds, this could work, but the earnings data from peer programs suggests this isn't the strongest value proposition in Missouri's crowded allied health market.

Where Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (28 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional StudiesSpringfield	$8,044	$51,282*	—	$21,574*	—
Concorde Career College-Kansas CityKansas City	—	$58,450*	$51,170	$23,372*	0.40
St Louis College of Health Careers-FentonFenton	—	$58,020*	$48,416	$33,072*	0.57
Saint Louis Community CollegeBridgeton	$3,660	$55,754*	$57,835	$16,500*	0.30
Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin	$8,400	$53,927*	$49,321	$13,375*	0.25
State Fair Community CollegeSedalia	$4,104	$52,138*	$50,121	$21,000*	0.40
National Median	—	$54,327*	—	$19,113*	0.35

* Estimated from similar programs

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 Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies, approximately 59% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.