Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Temple College

Temple College graduates from this allied health certificate program start strong, earning $61,338 in their first year—nearly $15,000 above Texas's median for these programs and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide. With debt of just $21,154 (well below both state and national medians), graduates carry a manageable 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio that they could theoretically pay off in about four months of gross earnings. For students in Central Texas looking to quickly enter diagnostic and treatment professions, this represents one of the stronger certificate values in the region.

The significant concern is the sharp earnings drop to $47,109 by year four—a 23% decline that warrants investigation. This pattern might reflect credential limitations that eventually restrict career advancement, or it could indicate graduates using this certificate as a stepping stone before returning to school for higher credentials. Given that 40% of Temple students receive Pell grants, this initial earnings boost may still serve an important purpose for working-class students who need immediate income.

Compare Temple's outcomes to Dallas College's $83,557 or Lone Star's $69,820 median earnings, and the gap becomes apparent. However, Temple's combination of low debt and strong starting salary makes this certificate a reasonable choice if students understand they may need additional credentials later to maintain or grow their earnings. The real value here is in that first year—just ensure it aligns with your child's longer-term career plans.