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

Kettering College's allied health program delivers solid results for Ohio students, though it doesn't crack the state's top tier. Starting earnings of $51,770 land this program in the 60th percentile among Ohio's 43 competing programs—meaning it outperforms most state options, even if Cincinnati State and several other programs offer substantially higher starting salaries. The $19,493 debt load is manageable, with graduates owing just 38 cents for every dollar they earn in their first year.

The 21% earnings growth to $62,773 by year four suggests good career progression, though starting salaries trail the national median by about $2,500. For context, this program performs better relative to Ohio peers than to national competitors, which makes sense given Ohio's generally lower cost of living. The moderate sample size gives reasonable confidence in these figures without the volatility sometimes seen in smaller cohorts.

For an Ohio family, this represents a practical path into healthcare careers with debt that won't dominate their child's early working years. The program won't necessarily position graduates at the top of the earnings ladder—Cincinnati State's allied health grads start $13,000 higher—but the combination of reasonable debt and steady career growth makes it a defensible choice, particularly if location or program specifics favor Kettering.