# Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) (bachelor's)

Natchitoches, LA. IPEDS 160038, CIP 51.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,627
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,559 (U.S. median for this major: $68,804 across 238 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,797 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in LA: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (5 colleges, $66,079): +$480
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,245

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,559 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $71,726 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $66,559 | $26,797 | $13,606 | 43% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $66,079 | $26,000 | $13,466 | 54% |
| McNeese State University | $59,777 | not reported | $12,493 | 47% |
| University of Holy Cross | $56,488 | not reported | $15,635 | 49% |

## Careers
- Radiologic technologist (SOC 29-2034): median wage not reported metro, $63,680 LA, $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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