Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon Tech graduates enter the workforce earning nearly 40% more than the national median for allied health diagnostic programs—$83,906 versus $60,447. That's exceptional performance, landing in the 93rd percentile nationally. The $29,500 debt load translates to just 35 cents owed for every dollar earned in year one, making this one of the more manageable debt-to-earnings ratios you'll find in healthcare education.

The wrinkle here is the earnings trajectory. Graduates see their median income slip to $79,400 by year four, a 5% decline that's unusual in allied health fields where skills typically command higher pay over time. This might reflect the specific roles Oregon Tech prepares students for—perhaps diagnostic positions with compressed salary ranges rather than intervention specialties with more upward mobility. Still, even at year four, earnings remain well above national norms. Context matters too: with only seven Oregon programs in this field, the state's 60th percentile ranking is less meaningful than the strong national standing.

For parents evaluating this investment, the fundamentals are solid. Your child would graduate with below-average debt, enter a field paying substantially above typical salaries, and face minimal financial strain early in their career. The slight earnings dip deserves a conversation with the department about career paths, but it doesn't undermine what is fundamentally a strong financial proposition for allied health careers.