Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$53,696

Est. from KS median (9 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$19,376

Est. from KS median (6 programs)

Analysis

Kansas allied health programs like this one cluster tightly around $54,000 in first-year earnings, whether you're looking at the state median or the national benchmark. With estimated debt around $19,000—close to both state and national medians—the resulting 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests graduates could reasonably pay off their loans within a year of full-time work. That's a manageable burden for entering an allied health field, though it's worth noting these estimates come from peer programs across Kansas rather than tracked outcomes from WSU-Campus of Applied Sciences specifically.

The challenge here is competitive positioning. Similar programs at Kansas City Kansas Community College report actual earnings above $61,000, while Johnson County Community College graduates earn north of $57,000. Those aren't estimates—they're real outcomes with sufficient graduate samples to report. If this WSU campus program performs like the state median it's grouped with, it would trail those community college alternatives by $4,000 to $8,000 annually, a meaningful gap early in a healthcare career.

Given the data limitations, you're making this decision somewhat blind. The debt load appears reasonable, but without knowing whether this specific program places better or worse than the state median, you're essentially betting it performs at least as well as the middle of the Kansas pack. If proximity to Wichita matters or WSU offers specific clinical partnerships that community colleges can't match, that could justify the uncertainty. Otherwise, programs with proven track records deserve serious consideration.

Where Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (23 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita	$6,018	$53,696*	—	$19,376*	—
Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City	$3,150	$61,810*	$55,270	$19,125*	0.31
Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park	$2,328	$57,656*	$57,127	$12,139*	0.21
Washburn UniversityTopeka	$9,578	$55,221*	$58,948	$22,500*	0.41
Hutchinson Community CollegeHutchinson	$3,420	$54,878*	$52,210	$21,917*	0.40
Labette Community CollegeParsons	$3,968	$53,696*	—	$11,000*	0.20
National Median	—	$54,327*	—	$19,113*	0.35

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.