Allied Health Professions at St Luke's College

Sioux City, IA · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

St Luke's College accepts 44% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 192 students in Sioux City, IA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,556 track close to the $52,503 national median for Allied Health Professions programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 12.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health Professions career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $13,000 in median debt against $50,556 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #703 ranking among 811 Allied Health Professions programs places St Luke's College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The 8 apprenticeship pathways connected to Allied Health Professions reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
53
Score
54
High End
Earnings $50,556/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$51K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
12.6x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$41,880
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,460
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Allied Health Professions graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Medical dosimetrists $138,110 +3.5% 55%
Physician assistants $133,260 +20.4% 83%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Medical dosimetrists
$138,110
+3.5% growth 55% AI-proof
Physician assistants
$133,260
+20.4% growth 83% AI-proof
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof

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Allied Health Professions Career Guide

Explore what Allied Health Professions graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 811 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does St Luke's College's Allied Health Professions program score?
A score of 53/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but St Luke's College trails the majority of Allied Health Professions programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
What's the typical debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from St Luke's College?
At $13,000 in median debt, Allied Health Professions graduates from St Luke's College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Allied Health Professions program at St Luke's College?
There are 8 registered apprenticeships connected to Allied Health Professions occupations, such as Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician and Diagnostic Imaging Specialty (Alternate Title: Radiology Specialist). The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
Is there demand for Allied Health Professions workers?
With approximately 124,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Allied Health Professions offers a very large employment pool. St Luke's College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →