Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Laurel Business Institute

The standout number here is that $58,364 starting salary—placing graduates above 60% of Pennsylvania programs in this field and well ahead of the state's $51,312 median. That's solid for an associate degree from a business institute. However, the earnings trajectory tells a different story: by year four, median earnings drop to $46,125, a 21% decline that warrants explanation. This pattern could reflect graduates changing careers, moving to part-time work, or the realities of advancement in their specific allied health roles.

The $21,946 debt load is reasonable at just 38% of first-year earnings, meaning graduates start with manageable monthly payments. Still, the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could shift significantly with just a few different outcomes. And that earnings decline is concerning enough that parents should ask the school directly what happens to graduates between years one and four.

If your child is committed to allied health and Laurel Business Institute offers specific skills training they're excited about, the strong starting salary makes this worth considering. But given the earnings drop and limited data, they should also look at the community college alternatives on this list—several offer similar or better outcomes with likely lower tuition costs.