Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin's allied health program lands squarely in the middle of the pack, with first-year earnings of $51,036 falling below both the Wisconsin median ($55,208) and the national average ($54,327). Among Wisconsin's 17 allied health programs, this ranks at the 40th percentile—meaning six out of ten comparable programs deliver better outcomes. The debt load of $25,000 is actually higher than both state and national medians, though the 0.49 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable at under 50%.

The real concern here is the opportunity cost. Wisconsin's technical college system produces significantly stronger results in this field, with programs at Chippewa Valley and Madison Area Technical College delivering $15,000-$18,000 more in first-year earnings—a gap that persists and compounds over time. Even accounting for Rasmussen's accessibility to lower-income students (57% receive Pell grants), the moderate earnings growth of just 6% over four years suggests graduates aren't catching up to their peers from other programs.

For a Wisconsin family, this program represents a workable but suboptimal choice. Your child will find employment and manage the debt, but starting nearly $4,000 below the state median means leaving real money on the table—especially when stronger alternatives exist at public technical colleges that typically cost less upfront.