Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College

First-year earnings of $42,769 place this program well below what similar allied health programs typically deliver in Illinois. The state median sits around $54,000, and nearby community colleges like Harper and College of DuPage routinely produce graduates earning in the low $60,000s. That $10,000-20,000 earnings gap is substantial when you're carrying an estimated $25,600 in debt—a figure derived from national patterns for similar private career colleges, since this program's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes.

The estimated debt load compounds the concern. While comparable allied health programs in Illinois typically see graduates borrow around $13,500, this estimate suggests double that amount. Even with the 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio looking manageable on paper, you're comparing a higher debt burden against markedly lower income. A graduate from Harper College might earn $23,000 more in their first year while carrying roughly half the debt—that's a dramatically different financial starting point for the same credential and career path.

With 72% of students receiving Pell grants, affordability matters here. If your child is set on this specific program at Stautzenberger, understand that the financial picture appears less favorable than what public alternatives in Illinois offer. Given the combination of estimated debt and below-market earnings, exploring community college options for the same allied health credential could save money upfront while potentially leading to stronger outcomes on the back end.