Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at University of Southern Indiana

University of Southern Indiana's Allied Health program sits below both national and state earnings benchmarks—$31,235 starting versus $36,862 nationally and $36,224 in Indiana. At the 40th percentile among Indiana programs, graduates here earn about $5,000 less annually than those from Vincennes University and nearly $20,000 less than University of Indianapolis alumni. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes these figures less reliable, but the gap is substantial enough to warrant attention.

The manageable debt load of $13,750 provides some cushion. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, graduates owe less than half their first-year salary—far better than the national median debt of $19,825 for this field. Earnings do grow 10% to $34,200 by year four, though this still trails what peers at other Indiana schools earn right out of the gate.

For parents considering this program, the lower tuition investment is appealing, but the earnings disadvantage persists over time. If your child is already committed to USI for other reasons (location, family ties), the contained debt means it's not a catastrophic choice. However, if maximizing earning potential in allied health is the priority, Vincennes University offers significantly better outcomes at comparable or lower cost as a community college alternative.