Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Richland Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Richland Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Richland Community College graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 21th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (43 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Community College | $46,542 | $45,795 | $12,262* | — |
| William Rainey Harper College | $65,443 | $73,647 | $16,525* | 0.25 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | $63,963 | — | $12,169* | 0.19 |
| College of DuPage | $62,471 | — | $17,250* | 0.28 |
| Triton College | $62,280 | $57,453 | $14,285* | 0.23 |
| Joliet Junior College | $57,778 | — | $12,355* | 0.21 |
| National Median | $54,327 | — | $19,113* | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Rainey Harper College Palatine | $3,822 | $65,443 | $16,525 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago | $4,380 | $63,963 | $12,169 |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn | $4,320 | $62,471 | $17,250 |
| Triton College River Grove | $4,920 | $62,280 | $14,285 |
| Joliet Junior College Joliet | $4,530 | $57,778 | $12,355 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Richland Community College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.