Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Monroe County Community College

Monroe County Community College's allied health program starts graduates at $63,378—nearly $10,000 above Michigan's median and in the 87th percentile nationally. With debt of just $13,881 (roughly $40,000 below what typical Michigan graduates in this field carry), the program delivers exceptional immediate value. Your child would finish with monthly loan payments around $150 while earning solidly above what most allied health graduates make at similar programs across the country.

The 60th percentile state ranking requires some context: Michigan has 31 schools offering this program, and Monroe is competing against larger community colleges in the Detroit metro area. Still, Monroe graduates earn more in their first year than peers at highly-regarded programs like Oakland Community College and Macomb Community College. The earnings drop to $57,144 by year four is notable—this likely reflects the field's compressed salary structure rather than poor program outcomes, as graduates enter mid-career positions quickly.

For a Michigan family, this is a straightforward value play. Your child gets above-national-average earnings with less than half the typical debt burden, creating financial breathing room right out of school. The 0.22 debt-to-earnings ratio means loan repayment shouldn't strain their budget, even if salaries plateau in their mid-fifties. Among in-state options, Monroe offers better debt terms than most competitors while maintaining strong earning power.