Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degree) at Gannon University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$55,987

Est. from PA median (16 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from PA median (14 programs)

Analysis

Similar programs across Pennsylvania suggest first-year earnings around $56,000 for allied health graduates—a figure that falls short of the $60,000 national median and lands squarely at the state median. That's concerning when peer institutions in Pennsylvania are producing dramatically different results. Seton Hill graduates nearly double these earnings at $101,000, while even mid-tier programs like York College and Misericordia clock in above $65,000. The question is whether Gannon's program leads to the same career paths as these higher-earning alternatives or prepares students for different roles within the allied health umbrella.

The estimated debt picture of $27,000 matches both state and national medians, yielding a manageable 0.48 debt-to-earnings ratio. For programs with actual data, this suggests graduates could handle payments within typical budget guidelines. However, the wide earnings variance among Pennsylvania programs—from $56,000 to over $100,000—indicates that program specifics matter enormously. Allied health is an umbrella term covering everything from radiation therapy to diagnostic medical sonography, fields with vastly different salary trajectories.

Before committing, determine exactly which allied health career this program prepares students for and compare those outcomes to specialized programs. If Gannon focuses on lower-paying allied health roles while charging similar tuition to programs producing $65,000+ earners, that gap represents real money over a career—potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost income that no amount of reasonable debt can offset.

Where Gannon University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (37 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Gannon UniversityErie	$37,951	$55,987*	—	$27,000*	—
Seton Hill UniversityGreensburg	$41,414	$100,987*	—	$27,000*	0.27
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia	$45,683	$82,918*	$85,350	$25,000*	0.30
Gwynedd Mercy UniversityGwynedd Valley	$38,310	$76,087*	$71,160	$28,399*	0.37
York College of PennsylvaniaYork	$24,606	$67,814*	$64,985	$26,000*	0.38
Misericordia UniversityDallas	$38,370	$65,521*	$65,003	$27,000*	0.41
National Median	—	$60,447*	—	$27,000*	0.45

* 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 Gannon University, approximately 22% 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 16 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.