# Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) (bachelor's degree)

CIP 51.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $68,804 across 238 colleges (middle half $58,061–$81,797); median federal debt $27,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Medical Technologies Technicians: median $63,545 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 18% | $62,930 | 2.7% |
| Radiologic Technologists And Technicians | 10% | $80,110 | 5% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 10% | $96,590 | 13.9% |
| Other Life Scientists | 6% | not reported | — |
| Respiratory Therapists | 5% | $82,280 | 8.5% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 5% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 3% | $95,480 | 7.7% |
| Veterinary Technologists And Technicians | 3% | $47,380 | 9.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $69,490 (3) | — |
| AR | $69,286 (4) | — |
| CA | $59,654 (7) | $81,220 (107) |
| CT | $80,191 (9) | — |
| FL | $82,600 (7) | — |
| GA | $66,017 (7) | — |
| IA | $65,251 (6) | — |
| ID | $71,701 (3) | — |
| IL | $56,466 (6) | — |
| IN | $70,736 (12) | — |
| KS | $57,224 (4) | — |
| KY | $77,421 (4) | — |
| LA | $66,079 (5) | — |
| MA | $65,549 (7) | — |
| ME | $62,614 (3) | — |
| MI | $70,655 (9) | — |
| MN | $60,201 (4) | — |
| MO | $71,363 (6) | — |
| MS | $59,214 (3) | — |
| NC | $58,725 (4) | — |
| NE | $76,813 (4) | — |
| NJ | $73,465 (4) | — |
| NY | $103,656 (17) | $77,561 (127) |
| OH | $58,061 (23) | — |
| PA | $68,240 (24) | — |
| TN | $63,241 (4) | — |
| TX | $77,346 (8) | $68,216 (112) |
| VA | $63,694 (4) | — |
| WA | $81,464 (5) | — |
| WI | $70,786 (9) | — |
| WV | $67,441 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Barry University (FL): $134,968
2. National University (CA): $121,408
3. California State University-Northridge (CA): $105,747
4. Valencia College (FL): $89,532
5. Nova Southeastern University (FL): $83,250
6. AdventHealth University (FL): $82,600
7. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (FL): $82,511
8. Virginia Commonwealth University (VA): $77,786
9. Radford University (VA): $68,364
10. Point Loma Nazarene University (CA): $59,654
11. George Mason University (VA): $59,024
12. California State University-Fresno (CA): $58,518

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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