Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Midwestern Career College

Midwestern Career College graduates earn roughly $22,000 less than the typical allied health professional from other Illinois programs—a gap that should concern any family considering this investment. While the first-year salary of $42,091 sits below both the national median ($54,327) and Illinois median ($53,897), the more troubling comparison is against local alternatives: nearby community colleges like Harper and College of DuPage produce graduates earning $20,000+ more annually in the same field.

The debt picture compounds this disadvantage. At $21,750, borrowers here carry $8,000 more debt than the Illinois median while earning significantly less, creating a financial squeeze that takes longer to overcome. For context, this program ranks in just the 25th percentile statewide—meaning three-quarters of Illinois allied health programs deliver better earnings outcomes. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 isn't catastrophic, but it's less favorable when paired with below-market wages.

For families weighing this option, the math is straightforward: respected Illinois community colleges offer the same credential with dramatically better earning potential and lower debt loads. Unless geographic constraints or scheduling flexibility make those alternatives impractical, choosing Midwestern Career College means accepting both higher costs and lower returns in a field where program choice clearly matters for career outcomes.