Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at University of Akron Main Campus

The University of Akron's allied health program sits in an uncomfortable middle ground—outperforming most Ohio programs (60th percentile statewide) while falling short of national standards (37th percentile). First-year graduates earn about $51,000, roughly $3,300 below the national median but above Ohio's typical $48,753. The real concern is what happens next: earnings actually slip to $49,263 by year four, suggesting graduates may struggle to advance or face job market challenges after initial placement.

At $17,500 in median debt, the financial burden is manageable—graduates need just four months of earnings to cover it. However, those initial earnings don't translate into growth, and several Ohio community colleges produce significantly better outcomes. Cincinnati State graduates earn $65,000 within a year, while Lakeland and Sinclair both place graduates above $57,000. The moderate sample size means these patterns are reasonably stable.

For Ohio families seeking an allied health associate degree, Akron delivers below-average results compared to what's available in-state. The debt load won't sink anyone, but the stagnant earnings trajectory and the $15,000+ earnings gap with top Ohio programs make this a hard sell when better options exist, often at lower-cost community colleges.