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

Rochester Hills, MI. IPEDS 171571, CIP 51.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oakland-university/majors/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,452
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,925 (U.S. median for this major: $68,804 across 238 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MI: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (9 colleges, $70,655): -$6,730
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,879

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,925 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,422 | $19,987 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,560 | $20,611 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,711 | $30,334 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $11,874 | $53,670 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,217 | $86,861 | 2.8 years |

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

## Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Heights University | $81,797 | $25,000 | $17,124 | 39% |
| Wayne State University | $78,391 | $26,000 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $76,617 | $26,497 | $32,811 | 48% |
| Ferris State University | $76,031 | $28,000 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Grand Valley State University | $70,655 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Oakland University | $63,925 | $28,000 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $52,311 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Michigan State University | $51,658 | $27,422 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Western Michigan University | $48,065 | not reported | $15,273 | 58% |

## Careers
- Radiologic technologist (SOC 29-2034): median wage $77,530 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $76,420 MI, $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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