Location: Hermitage, PA•In-State Tuition: $11,470•Admission Rate: 93%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$51,312
38th percentile
60th percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Debt
$25,076
31% above national median
D/E Ratio: 0.49 ManageableSample: 23 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Laurel Technical Institute's Allied Health program keeps debt low—really low. At just over $25,000, graduates carry about 30% less debt than typical Pennsylvania students in this field, which helps offset first-year earnings that fall slightly below the national median. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 means graduates owe less than half their first year's salary, a manageable starting point for most healthcare careers.

The earnings picture tells an interesting story. While Laurel's $51,312 median sits in the 38th percentile nationally, it hits exactly the Pennsylvania median and ranks in the 60th percentile statewide. That suggests the program performs solidly for the regional job market. However, top-tier community colleges in Pennsylvania—places like Lackawanna and Delaware County—help their graduates earn $14,000-$15,000 more in that crucial first year. That gap deserves attention if your child has access to those alternatives.

The major caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so these numbers could shift significantly year to year. Still, for a family prioritizing low debt and serving the Laurel Technical Institute's primarily working-class student body (63% receive Pell grants), this program offers a reasonable entry point into healthcare. Just understand you're trading some earning potential for debt protection, and in a field with clear advancement pathways, that might be an acceptable tradeoff.

Where Laurel Technical Institute Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates's programs nationally

Laurel Technical InstituteOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Laurel Technical Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

Laurel Technical Institute earns $51k — 38th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (37 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Laurel Technical InstituteHermitage$11,470$51,312—$25,0760.49
Lackawanna CollegeScranton$17,950$65,584$54,169$24,8750.38
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia$6,660$65,167$53,012$21,1360.32
Bucks County Community CollegeNewtown$5,021$63,565—$19,2500.30
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg$7,373$62,227$58,723$24,1500.39
Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia$4,632$59,791$69,740$22,7600.38
National Median—$54,327—$19,1130.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Laurel Technical Institute, approximately 63% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.