Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Southeast Technical College

Southeast Technical College's graduates in Allied Health are earning nearly $20,000 more than the typical program graduate nationally—a remarkable outcome that places this program in the 95th percentile nationwide. Within South Dakota, where the state median for these programs is $56,848, Southeast's $73,361 first-year earnings ranks in the 80th percentile, outpacing even Mitchell Technical's strong results by over $14,000 annually.

The debt picture reinforces this program's value. At $23,500, graduates borrow only moderately more than the national median ($19,113), but they're earning 35% above what typical allied health graduates make. This creates a highly manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32—meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their entire debt with about four months of gross income. That's a favorable position by any measure, particularly for a two-year degree.

For parents weighing career-focused education, this represents one of the strongest allied health programs in the region. The combination of below-average debt and significantly above-average earnings creates a clear return on investment, especially considering these are first-year figures for graduates entering the workforce. The moderate sample size suggests consistent outcomes rather than statistical outliers.