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

Saint Johns River State College's allied health program comes with a crucial caveat: these numbers reflect fewer than 30 graduates, making them less reliable than data from larger programs. That said, what we see is a mixed picture. The low debt of $7,967 is genuinely impressive—5th percentile nationally means 95% of similar programs leave students with more debt. But first-year earnings of $40,751 fall short of both Florida's median ($45,024) and the national benchmark ($45,746), placing this in the 40th percentile statewide. More concerning, look at the top Florida performers: Polk State graduates earn $60,894, and even fourth-ranked Northwest Florida State hits nearly $53,000—significantly higher than what Saint Johns River students report.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.20 is manageable, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans within months if they committed aggressively to it. However, starting $4,000-$5,000 behind the median Florida graduate adds up over time, especially in a field where entry-level credentials matter. The small sample size makes it impossible to know if this is a consistent pattern or just a quirky cohort year.

If your child is already considering this college for other reasons—location, affordability, specific instructors—the minimal debt provides a safety net. But if they're choosing between allied health programs in Florida, the data suggests shopping around. Several state colleges are producing better outcomes.