Location: Joplin, MO
Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,736
20th percentile
40th percentile in Missouri
Median Debt
$9,500
33% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.26 ManageableSample: 19 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Franklin Technology Center's allied health certificate falls short on earnings—significantly so. At $36,736 one year after graduation, graduates earn about $5,000 less than the Missouri median for these programs and nearly $9,000 below the national average. Among Missouri's 20 schools offering this credential, this program sits at just the 40th percentile. Top programs in the state like Saint Louis Community College deliver earnings 40% higher, suggesting something's off with either the specific tracks offered here or local job market conditions in the Joplin area.

The bright spot is manageable debt at $9,500, which keeps the financial equation from becoming truly problematic. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26, graduates can realistically pay this down even with below-average salaries. The program also serves a predominantly working-class population (55% receiving Pell grants), so it may be meeting needs for accessible credentialing even if outcomes lag.

The small sample size is a real constraint here—with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers could shift considerably year-to-year. For families considering this program, the critical question is whether there's a specific allied health niche in Joplin that justifies the earnings gap, or whether comparable training at nearby Ozarks Technical or other regional options would provide better financial outcomes for similar debt levels.

Where Franklin Technology Center Adult Education Stands

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

Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

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

Earnings Distribution

How Franklin Technology Center Adult Education graduates compare to all programs nationally

Franklin Technology Center Adult Education earns $37k — 20th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (20 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationJoplin—$36,736—$9,5000.26
Saint Louis Community CollegeBridgeton$3,660$51,903$44,982$11,0000.21
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield$4,184$45,344$41,352$20,9910.46
Southern Missouri Technical InstituteWest Plains—$41,816———
Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff$4,860$27,022—$7,8370.29
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 Franklin Technology Center Adult Education, approximately 55% 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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 20 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.