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

San Marcos, TX. IPEDS 228459, CIP 51.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,965
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,289 (U.S. median for this major: $68,804 across 238 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (8 colleges, $77,346): +$1,943
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,485

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,289 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,715 | $56,073 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 2.4 years |

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

## Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | $85,326 | $16,500 | not reported | not reported |
| Midwestern State University | $83,622 | $24,000 | $11,656 | 43% |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $80,720 | $24,250 | not reported | not reported |
| Texas State University | $79,289 | $26,500 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $75,404 | $22,250 | not reported | not reported |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $63,475 | $38,436 | $22,775 | 51% |
| Sam Houston State University | $54,816 | $26,500 | $16,404 | 55% |
| Texas Wesleyan University | $52,999 | not reported | $24,066 | 32% |

## Careers
- Radiologic technologist (SOC 29-2034): median wage $83,870 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $78,630 TX, $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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