Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

The unusual earnings trajectory here tells an important story: UT Health Science Center San Antonio graduates start exceptionally strong at $87,264—outperforming 95% of similar programs nationally—but drop to $62,001 by year four. This pattern likely reflects the specific mix of allied health careers tracked in this small sample (under 30 graduates), where some positions offer high initial pay but limited advancement, while others may involve graduates transitioning between roles or settings. Among Texas programs, this ranks solidly at the 60th percentile, trailing schools like Southwest University at El Paso ($86,211) and UT MD Anderson ($76,438), but the modest debt load of $22,250 means graduates owe just three months of their first-year salary.

The small sample size demands caution—these numbers could shift dramatically with just a few different career paths represented. However, the fundamentals remain attractive: even with the earnings decline, fourth-year salaries still exceed the national median by $1,500, and the low debt burden provides flexibility if graduates need to navigate career changes or additional training.

For families prioritizing immediate earning potential with minimal debt risk, this program delivers. Just understand that the impressive starting salary may not represent your child's long-term trajectory—the career path matters more than the credential alone in allied health fields.