Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

This program's small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—makes it risky to draw firm conclusions, but the available data shows middle-of-the-road performance compared to cheaper alternatives nearby. At $53,937 in first-year earnings, graduates earn slightly above Louisiana's median for allied health programs but trail the state's top performers by $10,000-$15,000. Several Louisiana community colleges, which likely charge significantly less than this private Catholic university, produce graduates earning substantially more—Bossier Parish and South Louisiana grads both clear $66,000.

The debt load of $19,875 creates a manageable 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe roughly 37% of their first-year salary. That's reasonable for an associate degree, though again, community college alternatives probably leave students with less debt while delivering comparable or better earnings. The 60th percentile state ranking sounds decent until you realize you're paying private tuition for outcomes that land you in the middle of Louisiana's pack.

For Louisiana families, the calculus here is straightforward: unless this school offers unique clinical training opportunities or scheduling flexibility that community colleges can't match, the cost-benefit doesn't favor Franciscan. The small sample size adds another layer of uncertainty—outcomes could vary considerably year to year. Louisiana's community college system offers proven allied health training with lower tuition and stronger earnings outcomes.