Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Herzing University-New Orleans

Herzing University-New Orleans turns in troubling numbers for allied health students. At $43,769 in first-year earnings, graduates earn nearly $10,000 less than the Louisiana median for this program and rank in just the 25th percentile statewide. More concerning, earnings actually decline to $42,163 by year four—a pattern that runs counter to typical career progression in allied health fields. Meanwhile, Louisiana community colleges like Bossier Parish and South Louisiana are producing graduates who earn $60,000+ with similar training.

The debt picture compounds these concerns. At $27,243, students here borrow about $6,000 more than the state median while earning significantly less. The 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, but it looks far less manageable when you consider community college alternatives deliver much stronger earnings with comparable or lower debt loads. With 72% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are taking on substantial financial risk for below-market outcomes.

For parents considering this program, the comparison to Louisiana's community colleges is stark. Delgado Community College in New Orleans produces allied health graduates earning $57,847—that's $14,000 more annually than Herzing's typical graduate. Unless Herzing offers specific scheduling flexibility or credentials unavailable elsewhere, the data suggests exploring those community college options first.