Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

University of Saint Francis graduates start with decent earnings of $47,613, but here's what should concern you: incomes actually drop to $42,751 by year four—a 10% decline when most careers are gaining momentum. While the program lands at the 40th percentile among Indiana's allied health associate programs (middle of the pack for the state), it significantly underperforms the national median of $54,327. Compare this to Indiana University-Indianapolis, where similar graduates earn $62,515, or even Ivy Tech Community College at $55,499.

The $19,500 debt load is manageable with a first-year debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41, meaning graduates could theoretically pay it off in under six months if they dedicated their full income to it. That's reasonable compared to both state and national benchmarks. However, the backwards earnings trajectory transforms what looks like affordable debt into a longer-term burden. Why earnings decline when allied health careers typically offer steady growth remains unclear, but it's a pattern worth investigating directly with the school.

If your child is set on allied health in Indiana, this program won't saddle them with overwhelming debt, but they'll likely earn $10,000-$15,000 less annually than peers at stronger state programs. For a two-year degree, that gap adds up quickly over a career.