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

The small sample size here demands caution, but Nebraska Methodist's numbers trail both state and national benchmarks by a meaningful margin. First-year earnings of $52,454 fall roughly $8,000 below what typical Nebraska graduates in this field earn, placing this program in the bottom half statewide. Among the state's 13 allied health programs, competitors like University of Nebraska Medical Center and Clarkson College deliver substantially better outcomes, with UNMC graduates earning over $33,000 more annually.

The debt picture offers some consolation—at $31,000, it's barely above the state median and sits in the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with more debt. The 0.59 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, requiring about 59% of first-year income to cover total borrowing. Still, lower debt doesn't offset significantly lower earnings when you're looking at a six-figure career earnings gap over time.

For Nebraska families, this raises a practical question: if you're staying in-state for allied health training, why not target Clarkson or Bryan College, where outcomes match or exceed the state median? The accessible 88% admission rate suggests Methodist isn't more selective—you're likely trading comparable admission odds for weaker earnings potential. Unless there's a compelling program-specific reason (location, scheduling flexibility, particular specialty), the debt advantage doesn't compensate for lagging behind state peers by $8,000+ annually.