Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Mid-State Technical College

Mid-State Technical College's certificate produces first-year earnings above Wisconsin's median for this program ($47,741 vs. $47,741 statewide), though notably behind the state's top performers—Gateway Technical and Waukesha County Technical graduates earn $20,000+ more annually. The more pressing concern is the unusual earnings trajectory: graduates see a 26% income drop by year four, falling to $35,452. This pattern is atypical for allied health fields, which typically offer stable or growing wages as professionals gain experience.

The debt picture offers some consolation. At $10,976, graduates owe less than both Wisconsin's median ($12,000) and the national benchmark ($14,167), translating to a reasonable 0.23 debt-to-earnings ratio based on first-year income. However, that ratio looks less favorable if the fourth-year earnings decline reflects the actual career path rather than statistical noise from the small sample size.

Given the limited data (under 30 graduates tracked), treat these figures as directional rather than definitive. If your child is considering this program, focus on understanding which specific allied health specialization these graduates pursue and why earnings might decline—are graduates moving to part-time work, changing careers, or facing limited advancement in their field? The answer matters significantly more than the statewide percentile ranking. Other Wisconsin technical colleges demonstrate clearer upward trajectories in this field.