Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Dunwoody College of Technology

Dunwoody grads start strong at $65,457—well above the national median for this field and competitive with the top programs in Minnesota. But here's the catch: by year four, earnings slip to $62,160, a concerning decline in a healthcare field where experience typically commands higher pay. That downward trajectory suggests these roles may have limited advancement potential, or graduates might be concentrated in positions with flat wage structures.

The debt picture partially offsets this concern. At $26,343, students borrow more than the national median but less than typical for Minnesota programs in this field. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40, most graduates should be able to manage repayment on that first-year salary. The school's 98% admission rate and modest test scores indicate accessibility, though just 29% of students receive Pell grants—lower than many community colleges offering similar programs at comparable cost.

The bottom line: This program delivers solid entry-level earnings that justify the debt, but the backward earnings trajectory is unusual for healthcare and worth investigating. Before committing, ask the school which specific jobs graduates take and why earnings decline rather than grow. Programs at Century or St. Cloud Technical offer similar starting salaries with potentially different career trajectories—and may come at lower cost as public institutions.