Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Washburn University

Washburn's allied health program lands squarely in the middle of the pack—60th percentile among Kansas schools—but manages to do so with debt that's just slightly above typical for the field. First-year graduates earn $55,221, about $1,500 more than the Kansas median, though they fall well short of what students at Kansas City Kansas Community College achieve ($61,810). The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 means graduates face less than five months of their annual salary in loans, which is manageable for healthcare work.

The growth trajectory looks reasonable, with earnings climbing 7% to nearly $59,000 by year four. This puts graduates closer to the national 75th percentile as they gain experience. However, it's worth noting the program's small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes these figures less reliable than data from larger programs. The actual student experience could vary more than these numbers suggest.

For parents weighing options, this program offers a safe middle ground: predictable healthcare employment with modest debt, though not the strongest earnings potential among Kansas alternatives. If your student is already planning to attend Washburn for other reasons, this path won't derail their finances. But if you're comparing allied health programs across Kansas specifically, several community colleges deliver similar or better outcomes at potentially lower total cost.