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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions: degree ROI, salary & best colleges

Bachelor's · CIP 5109 · ~7,591 graduates/yr · 481 programs

The verdict

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn a median $70,786 four years after finishing — $22,426/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. At a typical $16,906/yr net price ($67,624 over four years), that pays back in about 3 years. Federal data pools 481 bachelor's programs graduating roughly 7,591 students a year. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026 · our math.)

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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ranks #64 of 202 bachelor's fields by earnings — pays more than 69% of majors.

Pays more than 69% of majors#64 of 202
Lowest-payingHighest-paying
$70,786
Median earnings, 4 yrs out
Scorecard, 2026
$60,597
Median earnings, 1 yr out
Scorecard, 2026
$22,426
Premium over HS baseline
Our math, 2026
3 yrs
Payback at median price
Our math, 2026
Colleges with the strongest Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions earnings

College Scorecard field-of-study (2026), program-level median earnings for this CIP · our ranking.

How we compute this. Earnings are the national median for graduates of this field measured 1 and 4 years after completion (Scorecard field-of-study, bachelor's). Premium = 4-year earnings − the $48,360 high-school baseline. Payback = a representative 4-year net cost (median college net price × 4) ÷ premium. Field medians blend every school — a specific program can pay far more or less. Full method on the methodology page; the field ranking is on ROI by major.

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions: frequently asked questions

Is a Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions degree worth it?
On national medians, yes. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn a median $70,786 four years after finishing — $22,426/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline — so a typical $67,624 four-year net cost pays back in about 3 years.
How much do Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn?
A median $70,786 four years after completing the degree, and $60,597 one year out (Scorecard field-of-study, bachelor's). That pools 481 programs and roughly 7,591 graduates a year.
What is the payback on a Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions degree?
About 3 years at a typical $16,906/yr net price — we divide the $67,624 four-year cost by the $22,426/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline.
Which colleges are best for a Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions degree?
By graduate earnings, Wagner College, CUNY York College, University of Washington-Seattle Campus lead among the programs we track. The full ranked list is above, each linked to its ROI profile.