Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Shawnee State University

The small sample size here demands caution, but Shawnee State's allied health program shows a troubling gap with stronger Ohio alternatives. At $50,391 in first-year earnings, graduates trail the state median by about $2,000 and fall nearly $10,000 short of the national benchmark. More concerning: Ohio's top programs—including University of Cincinnati and University of Toledo—report starting salaries above $65,000, suggesting students who qualify for Shawnee State might find significantly better returns at in-state competitors.

The debt picture offers limited consolation. While $22,250 is below Ohio's typical $27,000, it still sits in the 86th percentile nationally—meaning most allied health programs elsewhere carry less debt. The 0.44 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, but you're essentially paying similar amounts for a credential that earns considerably less than comparable programs just a few hours away in Cincinnati or Toledo.

With fewer than 30 recent graduates tracked, these numbers could shift dramatically year to year. But even accounting for statistical noise, the 30th percentile national ranking and 40th percentile state ranking paint a picture of underperformance. If your child is considering allied health in Ohio, examining programs with proven track records of higher earnings would be time well spent—the salary difference could exceed $15,000 annually right from graduation.