Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Minnesota State Community and Technical College's allied health program lands squarely in the middle of the pack—performing slightly above national standards but notably below what Minnesota students typically achieve in this field. At $55,649 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $3,000 less than the typical Minnesota allied health professional, placing the program in just the 40th percentile statewide. That gap matters when you consider that competitors like Century College and St. Cloud Technical place graduates earning nearly $10,000 more annually.

The financial structure looks reasonable on its own: $24,702 in debt against first-year earnings creates a manageable 0.44 ratio, and the debt burden sits well below national norms for these programs. But context matters—students here are taking on typical debt while earning below-average Minnesota salaries. The state's stronger programs deliver similar debt loads with significantly better earnings outcomes, making them more efficient investments.

For parents, this program works as a fallback option if geography or admission requirements limit other choices, but it shouldn't be the first choice for students who can access Minnesota's higher-performing allied health programs. The credential will get your child into the field, but starting $5,000-10,000 behind peers from nearby schools compounds over a career.