Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

At $38,381 in first-year earnings, this program substantially underperforms both its Ohio peers (where the median is $52,224) and national standards ($60,447 nationally). That's a gap of roughly $14,000 compared to the typical Ohio graduate in this field—and when you consider that top programs in the state like Cincinnati and Toledo produce graduates earning $66,000-$75,000, the difference becomes even starker. The 25th percentile ranking among Ohio programs means three-quarters of similar programs in the state deliver better outcomes.

The debt load of $27,000 is typical for this field, but paired with below-average earnings, it creates a concerning ratio of 0.70—meaning graduates start with debt equivalent to 70% of their first-year salary. That's manageable in theory, but only if those earnings grow substantially over time. The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) suggests either a very new or very small program, which adds uncertainty about whether these outcomes are representative.

For parents considering this investment, the core issue is opportunity cost. Ohio has 39 programs in this field, and most deliver significantly stronger earnings outcomes for similar debt. Unless there are compelling geographic or personal circumstances tying your child to this specific campus, exploring other allied health programs—even within the Ohio University system at other locations—would likely yield a better return.