Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Southwest Tennessee Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 14th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | $43,958 | $49,098 | — | — |
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | $75,955 | — | $19,825 | 0.26 |
| Columbia State Community College | $58,188 | $48,067 | $13,000 | 0.22 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | $56,188 | $52,507 | $33,916 | 0.60 |
| Chattanooga State Community College | $50,848 | $55,326 | $15,935 | 0.31 |
| Jackson State Community College | $48,919 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $54,327 | — | $19,113 | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Nashville | — | $75,955 | $19,825 |
| Columbia State Community College Columbia | $4,904 | $58,188 | $13,000 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis Memphis | — | $56,188 | $33,916 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $4,550 | $50,848 | $15,935 |
| Jackson State Community College Jackson | $4,516 | $48,919 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southwest Tennessee Community College, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.