Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at James A. Rhodes State College

James A. Rhodes State College's allied health program lands squarely in the middle tier of Ohio options, trailing substantially behind Cincinnati State's $65,094 outcomes and other strong community college programs in the state. With first-year earnings of $48,543, graduates earn about $6,000 less than comparable programs at nearby Sinclair or Lakeland—a meaningful gap when these are all two-year degrees requiring similar time investments.

The financial fundamentals are solid though not impressive. Debt of $16,949 is manageable given the earnings, creating a comfortable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35. That means graduates typically earn back their full debt load in about four months of work. The modest 4% earnings growth to $50,218 by year four suggests these roles hit their ceiling quickly, which is typical for many allied health positions but leaves little room for income expansion without additional credentials.

For Ohio families comparing options, this program delivers acceptable but not exceptional value. If your child can access Cincinnati State, Sinclair, or Lakeland instead, they'd likely see $7,000-$17,000 more in annual earnings—money that compounds significantly over a career. Rhodes works as a local option for Lima-area students who need to stay close to home, but parents should understand they're choosing convenience over maximum earning potential. The degree pays for itself reasonably fast, just not as robustly as Ohio's better-performing allied health programs.