Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton

St. Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton graduates start strong at $58,020—notably above Missouri's median of $51,282 for this program—but earnings drop 17% by year four. This unusual earnings trajectory suggests graduates may be taking positions that either don't offer advancement opportunities or require additional credentials to progress. The initial numbers look competitive: this program ranks in the 60th percentile statewide and compares favorably with the state's top performers like Concorde Career College-Kansas City ($58,450) and Saint Louis Community College ($55,754).

The concerning element isn't the debt itself—at $33,072, it's higher than the state median but manageable with that first-year salary. The real question is where those careers go after the initial placement. A four-year salary of $48,416 significantly undercuts the program's early promise and sits below Missouri's median. For a school serving primarily Pell-eligible students (60%), this backward trajectory could create financial strain for families who can least afford it.

If your child is considering this program, the priority should be understanding *why* earnings decline. Are graduates working as radiology techs or similar roles that hit a ceiling without additional certification? Do they need bachelor's degrees to advance? Without that clarity, you're paying above-average debt for a career path that peaks immediately after graduation.