Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Mohave Community College

Mohave Community College graduates earn solidly above the national median ($56,999 versus $54,327), but Arizona has unusually strong allied health programs—this one sits in just the 40th percentile statewide. Within an hour's drive, Yavapai College graduates earn $10,000 more annually, while Central Arizona College and GateWay Community College both produce better outcomes. That said, the debt picture here is excellent: at $11,250, it's less than half the national median and among the lowest 12% nationally for this field.

The earnings plateau quickly—graduates see virtually no income growth between years one and four—which likely reflects the realities of diagnostic and intervention technician roles where salaries cap relatively early. For students planning to work immediately after graduation, the strong starting salary combined with minimal debt creates a manageable financial situation. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.20 means borrowers could reasonably pay off their loans within a year or two of focused repayment.

The calculation here is straightforward: if your child can attend a higher-performing Arizona program without significantly more debt, that's probably worth pursuing. But if Mohave's location or acceptance timeline makes it the practical choice, the low debt burden means this isn't a risky investment—just not the state's strongest option in this field.