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

With first-year earnings of $38,381, this program falls well short of both Ohio's median ($52,224) and the national average ($60,447)—placing it in just the 25th percentile statewide. That $14,000 gap compared to the typical Ohio graduate in this field is significant, especially when you consider that top programs in the state like Cincinnati and Toledo are placing students at $66,000-$75,000. The debt load itself isn't unusual at $27,000, but earning 36% less than other Ohio students in the same field makes that debt harder to manage.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means a few outliers could be skewing these numbers, so some caution is warranted. But even accounting for statistical noise, the pattern is concerning—graduates are starting substantially behind their peers at other Ohio schools, and there's no clear explanation for why families would accept that disadvantage when stronger programs exist throughout the state.

If this program is appealing because of location or specific circumstances, understand you're likely trading $10,000-$15,000 in annual earnings compared to alternatives within Ohio. That adds up quickly over a career. For most families, exploring other allied health programs in the state—even if it means relocating—would be the smarter financial move.