Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Nebraska Methodist graduates start strong at $58,162—outperforming 68% of similar allied health programs nationally and beating the state median by over $3,000. The $27,000 debt load sits well below both national and Nebraska averages, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46. Among Nebraska's 11 allied health programs, this ranks solidly in the 60th percentile for earnings while maintaining notably lower debt than competitors.

The concerning twist: earnings drop 12% by year four, falling to $51,024. This isn't unusual in allied health fields where graduates often start in higher-paying clinical or specialized roles before some transition to positions with different compensation structures. However, even at the four-year mark, graduates remain competitive with peers at Metropolitan Community College and Clarkson College.

The relatively low debt makes this program financially workable even if earnings plateau. Your child would be borrowing less than half their first-year salary—a conservative position that provides breathing room regardless of career trajectory. For students committed to allied health careers in Nebraska, the combination of strong initial placement and manageable debt outweighs concerns about mid-career earnings dips, particularly given that many factors beyond the degree itself influence long-term compensation in these fields.