U.S. median for this major: $68,804.
College Scorecard field of study; 80 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 40% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,431. College Scorecard.
NSU Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses NSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,693 | $50,514 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $12,261 | $52,968 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $12,549 | $54,212 | 1.6 years |
| $75–110k | $17,777 | $76,797 | 2.3 years |
| $110k+ | $19,077 | $82,413 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates 4 years after graduating ($66,559) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,071 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) at Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana college we cover that reports Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $71,726 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $66,559 | $26,797 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 3 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $66,079 | $26,000 | $13,466 | 54% |
| 4 | McNeese State University | $59,777 | — | $12,493 | 47% |
| 5 | University of Holy Cross | $56,488 | — | $15,635 | 49% |
6 more Louisiana colleges offer Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates
Radiologic technologist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: associate's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at NSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About NSU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,021
- Full cost breakdown · all 31 majors · overview
Related majors at NSU
- Nursing$86,608
- Health Sciences$67,765
NSU Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) questions
How much do NSU Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates earn?
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median $66,559 four years after graduating and $58,627 one year after. The U.S. median for Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates across 238 colleges is $68,804.
How much debt do NSU Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $26,797, about 40% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is NSU a good school for Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) in Louisiana?
On pay, Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn $66,559 four years out, $480 above the median for the same major across 5 Louisiana colleges ($66,079) and $2,245 below the U.S. median ($68,804). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does NSU rank for Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) in Louisiana?
Of 5 Louisiana colleges reporting Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduate earnings, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks 2nd. The highest is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans at $71,726.
What jobs do Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates get?
A common career is radiologic technologist, with a median wage of $63,680 in Louisiana and $80,110 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Northwestern State University of Louisiana Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech (College Scorecard and BLS data).