Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Roane State Community College

Roane State's allied health program sits near the bottom nationally but closer to the middle of Tennessee's offerings—and that gap tells you something important about the state's healthcare job market. While graduates earn roughly $13,000 less than the national median for these programs, they're only about $5,000 below Tennessee's state median, landing at the 40th percentile among in-state options. For Tennessee families, this program delivers roughly average outcomes for the region, even if those regional outcomes trail the country.

The financial picture is notably better than most allied health programs. At $10,629, student debt here is roughly half the national median and well below what students carry at other Tennessee schools in this field. That 0.26 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates need less than four months of their first year's salary to cover loans—a manageable burden. Earnings do grow 10% to $45,713 by year four, though this still trails top Tennessee programs like Meridian Institute (which posts $76,000 earnings) by a considerable margin.

For families prioritizing low debt over maximum earning potential, Roane State offers a practical entry point into allied health careers. You're trading some income upside for minimal financial risk, which may make sense if your student plans to pursue additional credentials later or values staying close to home in rural Tennessee.