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Allied Health Diagnostic at Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,381/yr (-35% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

ROI 8.4x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #168 of 195 Allied Health Diagnostic programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Allied Health Diagnostic graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$461K	$461K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.4x	8.4x	8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	42	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,984

Out-of-state: $96,456 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,652

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Main Campus's Allied Health Diagnostic graduates start at $38,381/yr, trailing the $59,453 national average by 35%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 8.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$38,381 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #168 out of 195 programs, Ohio University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Allied Health Diagnostic trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Ohio University-Main Campus

A 85% acceptance rate means Ohio University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 18,456 students in Athens, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Medical dosimetrists $138,110/yr

Physician assistants $133,260/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Main Campus's Allied Health Diagnostic program score?

This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Allied Health Diagnostic. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Allied Health Diagnostic earnings lower at Ohio University-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at Ohio University-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →