Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Johnson County Community College

Johnson County Community College graduates from this allied health program earn nearly $58,000 within a year of finishing their associate degree—about $4,000 above both the national and Kansas medians. That's solid performance for a two-year program, though not quite matching Kansas City Kansas Community College's $61,810. More importantly, graduates carry just $12,139 in debt, roughly half the Kansas median of $20,772. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.21, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in about three months of gross income.

The catch is stagnation: earnings barely move between years one and four, settling at $57,127. In allied health fields where continuing education and specialization typically drive wage growth, this flat trajectory suggests graduates may be hitting a ceiling quickly. They're starting strong but not building momentum. With a moderate sample size, these patterns appear reliable, though individual outcomes will vary based on specific career paths within diagnostic and treatment fields.

For families prioritizing immediate employment with minimal debt, this program delivers. Your child would graduate with manageable loans and earnings that immediately support financial independence. But if the plan includes career advancement without returning for additional credentials, understand that the year-one salary may represent the long-term reality. The low debt makes this a safe bet, even if it's not a high-growth one.