Location: Lewiston, ID•In-State Tuition: $7,388•Out-of-State Tuition: $21,386•Admission Rate: 90%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$61,097
52nd percentile
Median Debt
$23,810
12% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.39 ManageableSample: 28 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Lewis-Clark State College's Allied Health program lands graduates near the middle of the pack nationally but performs better within Idaho—placing in the 60th percentile among state programs. The $61,097 starting salary essentially matches both national and state medians, suggesting solid but unremarkable outcomes. However, graduates leave with notably less debt ($23,810) than typical for this field, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 that's quite manageable compared to many healthcare programs.

The small graduate cohort (under 30 students) makes these numbers less reliable than data from larger programs. Still, the relative debt advantage is meaningful: Lewis-Clark students borrow about $4,000 less than the state median and $3,200 less than the national median. For a field where earnings are relatively compressed—the top 25% nationally only earn $10,000 more than the median—keeping debt low matters more than chasing slightly higher starting salaries.

The program can't match Boise State's $76,843 outcomes, but it significantly outperforms Idaho State while maintaining lower debt levels. For Idaho families, this represents a practical path into allied health careers without the financial strain that often accompanies healthcare degrees. Just recognize that these numbers reflect a small sample and may not predict your child's individual outcome.

Where Lewis-Clark State College Stands

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

Lewis-Clark State CollegeOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

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

Earnings Distribution

How Lewis-Clark State College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lewis-Clark State College earns $61k — 52th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Idaho

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Idaho (4 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston$7,388$61,097—$23,8100.39
Boise State UniversityBoise$8,782$76,843$65,680$25,6750.33
Idaho State UniversityPocatello$8,356$55,838$48,598$30,3610.54
National Median—$60,447—$27,0000.45

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 Lewis-Clark State College, approximately 24% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 28 graduates with reported earnings and 28 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.