Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Newman University

Newman University's allied health program sits right at the Kansas median but trails behind several community colleges in the state that deliver substantially higher earnings—Kansas City KCC graduates, for instance, earn $61,810 compared to Newman's $47,398. That $14,000 earnings gap is significant when you're weighing options, especially since Newman's debt burden is slightly higher than the state median. The $25,250 in typical debt translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53, which is manageable but not impressive for a field where many graduates work in hourly clinical roles.

The complete absence of earnings growth between year one and year four raises questions about career trajectory in this program. While allied health jobs typically offer stability, flat earnings suggest graduates may be hitting a ceiling quickly or aren't positioned for advancement. Community college alternatives appear to provide better entry points to the same regional healthcare employers.

The small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates tracked—means these numbers could shift dramatically with more data. If you're considering Newman for allied health, you need a compelling reason beyond the numbers: perhaps a specific clinical partnership or credential that community colleges don't offer. Otherwise, programs like Johnson County CC or Washburn deliver measurably better returns for similar or lower debt.