Location: Jacksonville, AL•In-State Tuition: $12,426•Out-of-State Tuition: $22,716•Admission Rate: 76%•Avg SAT: 1055
Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,867
41st percentile
40th percentile in Alabama
Median Debt
$26,000
4% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.47 ManageableSample: 40 graduates

Analysis

Jacksonville State University's Allied Health program graduates earn about $56,000 in their first year—roughly $4,000 below both the national and Alabama medians for this degree. Among the 11 Alabama schools offering this program, JSU ranks at the 40th percentile, meaning six programs produce higher-earning graduates. The gap with top-performing Alabama programs is substantial: Columbia Southern University graduates earn $28,000 more annually.

The $26,000 debt load is manageable, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47—well within reasonable territory. Students here borrow slightly less than the state median, which helps offset the below-average earnings. For a program serving many first-generation college students (43% receive Pell grants), avoiding excessive debt is meaningful.

The practical question is whether this program justifies its cost when other Alabama options produce better outcomes at similar debt levels. University of South Alabama, for instance, delivers identical median earnings ($59,611) with comparable debt. Parents should weigh JSU's fit and accessibility against the $3-4,000 annual earnings gap that could compound to $120,000+ over a 30-year career. The program works financially—graduates can service their loans comfortably—but it's not Alabama's strongest value in this field.

Where Jacksonville State University Stands

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

Jacksonville State UniversityOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

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

Earnings Distribution

How Jacksonville State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Jacksonville State University earns $56k — 41th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (11 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville$12,426$55,867—$26,0000.47
Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach$5,808$83,927—$24,5180.29
University of South AlabamaMobile$9,676$59,611$57,116$29,1920.49
National Median—$60,447—$27,0000.45

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 Jacksonville State University, approximately 43% 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 40 graduates with reported earnings and 38 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.