Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Iowa$70,169
Northeast Iowa Community College$51,206$17,0000.33
Des Moines Area Community College$45,688$20,6000.45
Western Iowa Tech Community College$43,254$42,923$7,9350.18
National Median$45,746$14,1670.31

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
$6,600$51,206$17,000
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
$5,550$45,688$20,600
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
$5,042$43,254$7,935

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Iowa, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.