Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at McLennan Community College

McLennan Community College graduates earn roughly $50,000 starting out—about $5,000 below the Texas median for allied health programs and $3,500 below the national benchmark. Among the 65 Texas schools offering this associate degree, McLennan ranks at the 40th percentile, meaning six out of ten programs deliver stronger earnings. The gap is stark when you look at top performers in the state: Hill College grads earn $78,000, and even peer community colleges like Temple and Houston CC exceed $63,000. Earnings here also flatline rather than grow, hovering around $50,000 four years out.

The silver lining is the debt load. At $12,858, McLennan keeps borrowing well below both state and national medians, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25. For students financing their education, this means debt that's roughly one-quarter of first-year income—a workable starting point. The 39% Pell grant enrollment suggests this program serves students who may particularly value the lower debt burden.

However, the small sample size here is important. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, one or two unusual outcomes could skew the numbers significantly. If your child is considering this program, it's worth understanding what specific allied health career they're pursuing and whether this particular community college has strong placement in that field. The low debt is genuine, but the below-average earnings compared to other Texas options deserve scrutiny.