Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Saint Johns River State College

Saint Johns River State College's allied health program delivers solid value, particularly for Florida students. With $53,587 in first-year earnings against just $17,125 in debt, graduates face one of the lowest debt burdens you'll find in this field—about $4,000 less than the typical Florida program and $2,000 below the national average. That 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio means a manageable financial start.

The earnings picture requires some perspective. While first-year salaries land slightly below the national median, they're actually above Florida's state average and rank in the 60th percentile among the 52 Florida schools offering this degree. More importantly, earnings grow steadily—up 10% to nearly $59,000 by year four, which approaches what top Florida programs deliver initially. The top five programs in the state do start graduates $7,000-$12,000 higher, but they also cluster in expensive metro areas where cost of living matters.

For a student planning to work in Florida, this represents a practical path into allied health careers without the debt load that can strain new graduates. The combination of below-average borrowing and above-average state earnings means your child could pay off loans within a couple of years while building toward mid-career salaries that continue climbing. It's not the highest-earning option, but the risk-reward balance favors the graduate.