Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Moraine Park Technical College

Moraine Park's allied health program launches graduates into solid starting salaries—$54,569 puts them right at the national median—but something shifts after year one. By year four, earnings drop 16% to $46,042, lagging behind Wisconsin's state median by nearly $10,000. Among Wisconsin's 17 programs in this field, Moraine Park ranks in the 40th percentile, while stronger programs like Chippewa Valley Technical College produce graduates earning $70,000 at comparable career stages.

The debt burden here deserves credit: at $14,454, it's well below both the state median ($20,500) and national average, creating a manageable 0.26 debt-to-earnings ratio in year one. For context, many graduates could feasibly pay this off within a year or two if they're aggressive about it. That low debt provides breathing room while navigating what appears to be a career path with wage compression or shift to part-time work.

The earnings decline raises questions about the specific allied health roles graduates pursue or how local job markets evolve. When neighboring Wisconsin programs show sustained or growing earnings, Moraine Park's trajectory stands out. Your child could likely find better long-term earnings potential at one of the higher-performing Wisconsin technical colleges while keeping debt similarly manageable. If Moraine Park is the only realistic option due to location or timing, the low debt keeps it viable—just set expectations that peak earnings may come surprisingly early.