Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Texas State University

Texas State's allied health graduates start strong at nearly $68,000—well above the national median and ranking in the 70th percentile nationally. However, that advantage evaporates when viewed through a Texas lens: the program sits at just the 40th percentile statewide, trailing the Texas median by over $7,000. More concerning, earnings actually drop by 4% over four years to $65,500, while graduates from UT Health Science Center San Antonio or Southwest University start in the mid-$80,000s.

The debt load of $26,500 is manageable relative to first-year earnings (0.39 ratio), but it's worth asking why you'd pay similar debt for notably lower outcomes than other Texas programs. The state's other schools typically carry slightly less debt ($24,938 median) while delivering substantially higher starting salaries. Texas State's 89% admission rate and broad access mission serve an important role, particularly for the 36% of students on Pell grants, but the earnings trajectory suggests graduates may face career advancement challenges that peers at more specialized health science centers avoid.

For families comparing Texas options, the straightforward math matters: graduates here earn roughly $20,000 less annually than those from the top state programs by year four. If staying in Texas for allied health, invest the time to understand why this gap exists and whether the program's specific specializations align with higher-paying career paths in your region.