Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at The University of Texas at Arlington

The estimated $72,789 first-year salary from comparable Texas programs suggests this degree could launch graduates into healthcare careers that substantially outpace the national benchmark of $60,447 for allied health programs. With estimated debt around $24,250—below both the state and national medians—the 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio looks manageable on paper. However, an unusual data point complicates this picture: by year four, actual reported earnings drop to $55,832, well below the first-year estimate. This isn't typical career progression in healthcare fields, where earnings usually climb with experience.

This earnings decline raises questions about whether the estimation method captures UTA's specific program outcomes. The figures come from seven similar programs across Texas, including specialized health science centers that may produce different career trajectories than a general public university. For context, UTA serves a diverse student body (40% receive Pell grants) and graduates from comparable institutions like Texas State show more modest but steady earnings around $68,000. The year-four dip could reflect graduates switching roles, continuing education, or career paths that differ from the peer programs used for estimation.

Given the data gaps and the puzzling earnings trajectory, parents should request direct placement information from UTA's program—specifically which allied health professions their graduates enter and starting salary ranges by specialty. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value, but the contradictory year-four data means you're making enrollment decisions without a clear picture of where this specific program actually leads.