# Alcorn State University: Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) (bachelor's)

Alcorn State, MS. IPEDS 175342, CIP 51.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/alcorn-state-university/majors/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,262
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,214 (U.S. median for this major: $68,804 across 238 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,969 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MS: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (3 colleges, $59,214): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,590

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,214 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,613 | $53,605 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,344 | $52,462 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,296 | $69,258 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,244 | $77,537 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $17,620 | $74,885 | 2.6 years |

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

## Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $64,912 | $15,000 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Alcorn State University | $59,214 | $29,969 | $13,265 | 57% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $53,436 | not reported | $21,708 | 49% |

## Careers
- Radiologic technologist (SOC 29-2034): median wage not reported metro, $59,300 MS, $80,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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