Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's allied health program starts strong with first-year earnings of $61,044—well above both the national median ($54,327) and Wisconsin average ($55,208). That 79th percentile national ranking suggests graduates are landing solid positions right out of school. The debt load of $20,500 is manageable, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.34, meaning graduates earn roughly three times what they owe.

The complication comes four years out, when median earnings drop to $56,138. This 8% decline is puzzling for a healthcare field where experience typically commands higher pay. It could reflect graduates moving to part-time work, switching to related but lower-paying positions, or simply the limitations of a moderate sample size skewing the data. Within Wisconsin, the program sits at the 60th percentile—respectable, but programs at Chippewa Valley Tech and Madison Area Tech show significantly higher earning potential.

For parents weighing this investment, the math still works: graduates start earning immediately, carry manageable debt, and make more than most peers nationally in their first year. Just recognize that the career trajectory here appears flatter than you'd expect in healthcare, and stronger Wisconsin options exist if your student can access them.