# The University of Alabama: Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 51.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,616 (U.S. median for this major: $68,804 across 238 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in AL: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (3 colleges, $69,490): -$15,874
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,188

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,616 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,169 | $81,852 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | 5.2 years |

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

## Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | $71,420 | $26,000 | $14,279 | 55% |
| University of South Alabama | $69,490 | $29,192 | $17,648 | 53% |
| The University of Alabama | $53,616 | $27,000 | $22,420 | 73% |

## Careers
- Radiologic technologist (SOC 29-2034): median wage $56,720 Tuscaloosa, AL, $60,700 AL, $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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