Allied Health Diagnostic at South College

Knoxville, TN · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
47
Optimistic
47
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings $43,775/yr (-26% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)
ROI 6.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #162 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 $498K $498K $474K
Earnings Multiple 6.9x 6.9x 6.6x
Probability of Field Employment 61% 60% 49%
DegreeOutlook Score 47 47 49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$71,740

Program Analysis

At $43,775 per year, Allied Health Diagnostic graduates from South College earn below the $59,453 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 6.9x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #162 out of 195 programs, South College's financial outcomes for Allied Health Diagnostic trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About South College

serving 6,323 students in Knoxville, TN. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 South College's Allied Health Diagnostic program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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 South College?
Lower starting pay at South College 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 →