Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech's allied health program offers solid immediate earnings but comes with a concerning financial pattern that parents should understand. New graduates earn $55,499—meaningfully above both the national median ($54,327) and Indiana's median ($52,185) for similar programs. Among Indiana's 14 allied health programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, placing it ahead of established four-year institutions like University of Saint Francis.

However, the program's strength diminishes over time, with earnings dropping 5% to $52,482 by year four—unusual for healthcare fields that typically see steady growth. The debt picture presents another challenge: while the $13,892 median debt is manageable relative to first-year earnings, it places graduates in the 76th percentile nationally for debt burden, meaning most comparable programs nationwide leave students with less debt.

The practical reality is mixed—your child would likely secure decent-paying work immediately after graduation, but their earning potential may plateau quickly while carrying above-average debt for this field. For families prioritizing quick entry into healthcare with reasonable debt, this program delivers on that promise. However, if long-term earning growth matters more, the declining trajectory from years one to four suggests this may not maximize career potential compared to other pathways in allied health.