Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Miller-Motte College-Raleigh

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh graduates earn about $14,000 less annually than peers from other North Carolina Allied Health programs—a significant gap that translates to roughly $56,000 in lost income over the first four years post-graduation. At the 25th percentile statewide, this program lags far behind community college options like Central Piedmont and Edgecombe, where graduates earn $60,000+ in similar fields. The $27,386 in debt is also substantially higher than North Carolina's $15,454 median for these programs, meaning students here are borrowing nearly twice as much for notably lower outcomes.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 isn't catastrophic on its face, but it becomes concerning when you consider what's available elsewhere in the state. Community colleges across North Carolina consistently deliver stronger results in allied health fields, often with minimal debt. The flat earnings trajectory here—growing just 3% over four years—suggests limited advancement opportunities or perhaps placement in lower-tier positions within the field.

For a program serving predominantly lower-income students (66% Pell recipients), these outcomes raise serious questions. North Carolina families have access to dozens of Allied Health programs that offer both better earnings potential and lower debt burdens. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances making this the only viable option, exploring community college alternatives would likely provide a much stronger return on investment.