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Allied Health Professions at Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,965/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

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

ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 of 195 Allied Health Diagnostic programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$628K	$627K	$579K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.7x	13.7x	12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	71	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,800

Out-of-state: $92,840 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,752

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,081

5% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $67,965/yr, edging above the $59,453 national average for Allied Health Professions — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 13.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health Professions career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,000 in median debt against $67,965 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Texas State University ranks #27 among 195 Allied Health Professions programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $67,965 to $71,081 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Texas State University

Texas State University has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 34,547 students in San Marcos, TX.

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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

What does a 71/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Allied Health Professions at Texas State University?

At 71/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Is Texas State University one of the best schools for Allied Health Professions?

Among 195 Allied Health Professions programs, Texas State University's #27 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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