Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings graduates from this allied health program earn slightly above both national and state medians, placing them in the 60th percentile among Montana programs. That first-year salary of $55,736 isn't dramatically higher than what you'd find elsewhere in the state, but it comes with about $2,000 less debt than the typical Montana program. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34 is manageable—graduates owe roughly four months of their first-year salary.

The challenge here is the limited data. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers could swing significantly year to year. What looks like a modest edge over competitors today might not hold up with a larger sample. You're essentially making a decision based on a snapshot rather than a trend, which introduces real uncertainty about whether these outcomes are typical.

For an in-state student, this program appears neither risky nor exceptional. The debt load is reasonable, and graduates are finding work that pays slightly better than average for this field. Just recognize you're working with incomplete information—if possible, ask the school for multi-year placement data or connect with recent graduates directly to get a clearer picture of typical outcomes.