Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) at Herzing University-Madison

Median Earnings (1yr)

$43,769

13th percentile

25th percentile in Wisconsin

Median Debt

$27,243

43% above national median

Analysis

Herzing-Madison's allied health program charges significantly more than typical Wisconsin programs in this field while delivering earnings about $12,000 below the state median. At $43,769 in first-year earnings, graduates earn less than the bottom quarter of their Wisconsin peers—concerning when nearby Madison Area Technical College's graduates earn $62,646 and carry lower debt loads.

The numbers tell a difficult story: students here accumulate $27,243 in debt (35% above the state median) yet see their earnings actually decline slightly by year four. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 isn't catastrophic, but it's considerably worse than what students achieve at Wisconsin's technical colleges, where lower tuition translates to debt loads around $20,500. With 67% of students receiving Pell grants, these debt burdens hit families who can least afford extended repayment periods.

For families considering this program, the technical college alternative is hard to ignore. Madison Area Technical College sits in the same city and produces graduates earning 43% more with less debt. Unless Herzing offers scheduling flexibility or other accommodations that technical colleges can't match, the financial case for this program is weak. Allied health careers can provide stable employment, but starting from a stronger financial position matters.

Where Herzing University-Madison Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Herzing University-Madison graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Herzing University-Madison	$43,769	$42,163	-4%
Milwaukee Area Technical College	$54,937	$61,869	+13%
Chippewa Valley Technical College	$69,672	$58,558	-16%
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College	$61,044	$56,138	-8%
Waukesha County Technical College	$54,954	$54,421	-1%

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (17 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Herzing University-MadisonMadison	$13,420	$43,769	$42,163	$27,243	0.62
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire	$4,724	$69,672	$58,558	$19,869	0.29
Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison	$4,780	$62,646	—	$22,892	0.37
Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay	$4,904	$61,044	$56,138	$20,500	0.34
Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids	$4,886	$57,330	$40,837	$13,200	0.23
Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse	$4,716	$55,465	$49,559	$17,485	0.32
National Median	—	$54,327	—	$19,113	0.35

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 Herzing University-Madison, approximately 67% 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.