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

Charleston, WV. IPEDS 237312, CIP 51.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-charleston/majors/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,338
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,571 (U.S. median for this major: $68,804 across 238 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in WV: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (3 colleges, $67,441): -$2,870
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,233

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,571 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,427 | $89,565 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $25,331 | $105,884 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,945 | $70,830 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,215 | $84,499 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,795 | $99,463 | 3.1 years |

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

## Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall University | $67,667 | $22,789 | $7,502 | 51% |
| Bluefield State University | $67,441 | not reported | $13,684 | 37% |
| University of Charleston | $64,571 | $27,000 | $22,107 | 46% |

## Careers
- Radiologic technologist (SOC 29-2034): median wage $79,570 Charleston, WV, $74,150 WV, $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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