Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Weber State University

Weber State's Allied Health program starts graduates nearly $7,000 below the national median for this field, landing at the 23rd percentile nationally—but here's the twist: within Utah's limited market of five schools, it sits right at the state median and outperforms 40% of competitors. The starting salary of $47,396 might seem modest, but the debt load of $15,625 is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio well under the danger zone. Your graduate walks away owing roughly a third of their first year's salary, which they can realistically pay down.

The earnings trajectory offers some reassurance. Graduates see a 22% salary bump by year four, reaching nearly $58,000—solid progress that suggests this degree opens doors to advancement rather than dead-ending. Salt Lake Community College does place graduates about $7,000 higher initially, so if your child qualifies for both programs, that's worth factoring in. But Weber State's lower debt burden partially offsets this gap, and the moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) suggests reasonably stable employment patterns in the region.

For Utah families, this is a financially sensible path into allied health—you're not overpaying for the credential, and your child should be employable with room to grow. Just set realistic expectations about that first-year salary.