Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at St Catherine University

St. Catherine University's allied health graduates start strong at $72,272—landing in the 80th percentile among Minnesota programs and well above both the state median ($57,137) and national average ($60,447). At $31,000 in debt, graduates face a manageable 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning they owe roughly five months of their first-year salary. For context, this is lower debt than 95% of comparable programs nationally, which helps offset the premium tuition cost.

The concerning wrinkle here is the earnings trajectory: graduates see their median income drop to $68,809 by year four, a 5% decline that's unusual in healthcare fields where experience typically drives raises. This could reflect career changes, reduced hours, or the specific mix of allied health roles this program feeds into—diagnostic imaging, respiratory therapy, and similar fields sometimes see early wage plateaus. The moderate sample size means a few career paths could skew the numbers.

For Minnesota families, this program delivers above-average starting outcomes at below-average debt levels. The strong initial placement compensates for uncertain long-term earnings growth, making this a reasonable investment if your child aims for immediate career entry in allied health rather than advanced graduate training.