Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at East Ohio College

At just over $25,000 in first-year earnings, this program lands in the bottom 10% of allied health diagnostic programs statewide—nearly $17,000 below what Ohio's median graduate earns. That gap is significant: Ohio has 51 schools offering this credential, and at least five produce graduates earning more than double what East Ohio College delivers. Even the modest 6% earnings growth over four years barely moves the needle, bringing graduates to $27,468—still less than two-thirds of the state median.

The debt load appears manageable on paper at $11,041, but context matters here. With 76% of students receiving Pell grants, this population typically has fewer financial safety nets. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 means graduates carry roughly five months of gross income in loans—for earnings that hover near poverty level for a single adult in many Ohio counties. While that's technically "affordable," it assumes no other financial obligations and leaves little room for emergency expenses during those critical first years.

For families considering East Ohio College, the comparison to other Ohio options should be sobering. Programs at community colleges like Lakeland and Owens, or career centers like Butler Technology, produce graduates earning $20,000-$40,000 more annually. Unless there are compelling geographic or personal circumstances limiting alternatives, this program represents a weak return on investment in a state with demonstrably stronger options.