Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson's allied health program combines remarkably low debt with strong earnings—graduates owe just $16,500 while earning $76,438 their first year out. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 ranks among the best in the nation for this field, where most programs saddle students with over $27,000 in loans. In Texas, this program sits comfortably in the 60th percentile for earnings, though it trails specialized programs at UT San Antonio and El Paso that break into the mid-$80,000s.

The real advantage here is financial accessibility. While earnings are solid rather than spectacular—about $3,600 above the Texas median—the minimal debt load means graduates keep more of what they earn. For comparison, Texas State University graduates earn about $8,500 less annually but carry nearly $8,500 more in debt, making MD Anderson's program the clearer value despite lower headline earnings.

This is an excellent choice for students seeking stable allied health careers without the debt burden that typically accompanies healthcare training. The moderate sample size suggests a newer or smaller program, but the outcomes speak clearly: graduates launch into healthcare careers with financial breathing room that many of their peers won't have.