Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Kaskaskia College

This certificate's estimated debt load of around $12,000 looks manageable against first-year earnings near $48,000—a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 means graduates could theoretically pay off what they borrowed in about three months of gross income. That's a favorable starting point. However, these figures come from six similar allied health programs across Illinois, not from tracking Kaskaskia's own graduates, so they represent what's typical rather than what this specific certificate delivers.

The jump to nearly $60,000 by year four suggests career progression in allied health fields, though it's worth noting that top-performing programs in the state—like Harper College's $64,000 or College of DuPage's $54,000—show the range of outcomes possible. Similar certificates nationally earn a median of $46,000 initially, putting Illinois programs slightly ahead, but the variation between schools in the same state is significant enough that the specific program matters.

For families considering this path, the low estimated debt makes it a relatively low-risk credential if it leads to steady work. The four-year earnings figure indicates this isn't a dead-end certificate. But since these numbers are drawn from peer programs rather than Kaskaskia's actual graduate outcomes, your child's results will depend heavily on the specific allied health specialty this certificate covers and local employer demand in Central Illinois.