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Allied Health Diagnostic at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Mercedita, PR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $18,295/yr (-69% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

ROI 17.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #186 of 195 Allied Health Diagnostic programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Allied Health Diagnostic graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$379K	$379K	$378K
Earnings Multiple	17.0x	17.0x	16.9x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$22,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,980

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$8,525

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$27,703

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $18,295 per year, Allied Health Diagnostic graduates from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce earn below the $59,453 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 17.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $8,525 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #186 out of 195 programs, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's financial outcomes for Allied Health Diagnostic trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $18,295 to $27,703 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

With 70% of applicants admitted, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,602 students in Mercedita, PR. 82% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Medical dosimetrists $138,110/yr

Physician assistants $133,260/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's Allied Health Diagnostic program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Allied Health Diagnostic. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Allied Health Diagnostic earnings lower at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

Lower starting pay at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →