Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene's allied health program starts graduates at barely above minimum wage territory—$29,523—but quadruples that earning power within just four years. While that initial figure ranks in the bottom 10th percentile nationally, the program sits at the 40th percentile among California schools, where this field generally pays less than the national average. Within California's 30 programs, the state median is only $32,166, so Point Loma's outcomes aren't actually outliers for the region.

The dramatic 92% earnings jump to $56,618 suggests many graduates pursue additional licensure or specialization after graduation, which explains both the rough financial start and the eventual recovery. At $26,362 in debt—slightly below the national median—the burden is manageable if families can weather that difficult first year. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.89 looks problematic initially but becomes reasonable once graduates establish themselves professionally.

This program works as a stepping stone if your child plans to continue training in specialized allied health fields, but only if you can financially support them through that first year of minimal earnings. Compare this trajectory to top California programs like Cal State Northridge ($100,724) or Loma Linda ($92,363), which produce dramatically better outcomes, and it's clear Point Loma serves students headed toward lower-earning subspecialties within this broad field.