Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

UNM's allied health program produces graduates earning about $5,000 less than the national median for this field, landing at the 45th percentile nationally. That's the price of access—this program serves a significant portion of New Mexico's allied health workforce at an institution with a 95% admission rate and reasonable debt load. Within New Mexico specifically, though, this program actually leads, ranking in the 60th percentile among the state's two programs offering this degree.

The financial picture is manageable: graduates carry just $22,294 in debt against first-year earnings of $57,714, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39. That's substantially better than the national program median of $27,000 in debt. More encouraging is the earnings trajectory—graduates see 24% growth by year four, reaching nearly $72,000. This suggests the initial earnings gap narrows as graduates gain experience and move into specialized roles.

For New Mexico families, this represents solid value. You're getting career-ready training in a growing healthcare field without the crushing debt that plagues many programs nationally. The lower starting salary reflects New Mexico's healthcare wage structure rather than program quality issues. If your child plans to stay in-state or work in similar regional markets, this program delivers workforce credentials at a price that makes sense. The moderate sample size doesn't raise red flags given UNM's status as the state's flagship institution with established clinical partnerships.