Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Saint Paul College

The first-year earnings at Saint Paul College look solid—$57,464 beats the national median by about $3,000—but they tell only part of the story. By year four, earnings drop to $45,917, a 20% decline that's unusual in healthcare fields where experience typically pays off. This pattern suggests many graduates may be working in positions with limited advancement or switching to lower-paying roles, which is concerning given that allied health careers usually offer stable growth trajectories.

Within Minnesota, this program underperforms significantly. While it ranks just below the state median, stronger options exist: Century College and Dunwoody graduates earn around $65,000, and even mid-tier Minnesota programs deliver $10,000+ more annually by year four. The $23,000 debt load is manageable relative to first-year earnings (0.40 ratio), but less attractive when you're earning $46,000 four years in—money that could accelerate debt repayment simply isn't materializing.

For Minnesota families, this program represents a below-average value compared to alternatives within the state. If your child is committed to allied health, look at schools where earnings remain strong past graduation. The declining income pattern here raises questions about whether graduates are finding the right placements or if the program's specialization aligns with higher-paying local opportunities.