Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Midwestern Career College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$44,964

47th percentile

40th percentile in Illinois

Median Debt

$18,417

30% above national median

Analysis

Midwestern Career College's certificate program starts at a reasonable $44,964 in first-year earnings, but the trajectory moves in the wrong direction—graduates earn $5,600 less by year four. This backward momentum matters because you're falling further behind the state median of $48,283 rather than catching up. Among Illinois programs in this field, this one ranks in the 40th percentile, meaning six out of ten alternatives perform better. Nearby community colleges like Harper ($64,113) and College of DuPage ($53,537) deliver substantially higher outcomes, suggesting the credential itself may not be the limiting factor.

The debt load of $18,417 exceeds both state and national medians, which compounds the earnings concern. While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 isn't catastrophic, you're paying above-average costs for below-average results. The declining earnings pattern suggests graduates may be stuck in roles without advancement potential or face challenges maintaining full-time employment in their field.

For a Chicago-area family, this represents a weak value proposition when stronger alternatives exist within the same city. The combination of premium pricing and subpar outcomes compared to local community colleges makes this a hard program to justify, particularly when those alternatives offer clearer paths to higher-paying allied health positions.

Where Midwestern Career College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Midwestern Career College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Midwestern Career College	$44,964	$39,327	-13%
Loma Linda University	$90,583	$99,255	+10%
Red Rocks Community College	$104,021	$85,378	-18%
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts	$43,725	$82,985	+90%
Lincoln Land Community College	$51,602	$45,756	-11%

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (41 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Midwestern Career CollegeChicago	—	$44,964	$39,327	$18,417	0.41
William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine	$3,822	$64,113	—	$11,159	0.17
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn	$4,320	$53,537	—	$11,448	0.21
Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield	$3,672	$51,602	$45,756	$11,149	0.22
Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights	$4,176	$35,362	—	$13,209	0.37
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago	$4,380	$28,481	—	$13,679	0.48
National Median	—	$45,746	—	$14,167	0.31

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 Midwestern Career College, approximately 40% 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.