Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at University of Vermont

University of Vermont graduates start strong in allied health, earning nearly $70,000 right out of college—about $9,400 above the national median and ranking in the 75th percentile nationally. The $27,000 debt load matches the national average, creating a manageable 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio in that first year. However, the small cohort size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift considerably from year to year, and Vermont only has three programs in this field to compare against.

The concerning pattern here is the earnings trajectory: graduates see their median income drop to $61,747 by year four, a 12% decline that's unusual for healthcare fields. This could reflect graduates moving into lower-paying positions, reducing hours, or leaving the field—dynamics that small sample sizes can amplify. Without knowing the specific specialties within this broad allied health category, it's difficult to assess whether this pattern represents a temporary market adjustment or a more fundamental issue with career progression.

For Vermont families, the initial earnings justify the investment, but the backward salary trend demands explanation. Before committing, ask the program for placement data by specialty and connect with recent alumni about their career paths. The strong starting point matters, but understanding why earnings decline could reveal whether this represents genuine value or a statistical quirk of tracking fewer than 30 graduates.