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Allied Health Professions at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $135,384/yr (128% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

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

ROI 22.5x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 195 Allied Health Diagnostic programs Top 1%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,145K	$1,140K	$995K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.6x	22.5x	19.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	83	83	81

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,625

2.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$153,557

13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Allied Health Professions graduates command $135,384/yr out of the gate, well above the $59,453 national median. That 128% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The 22.5x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $28,625 in median debt clears quickly against $135,384 in annual earnings.

A #2 ranking out of 195 programs puts University of Washington-Seattle Campus in the top 1% for Allied Health Professions. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

Earnings growth is modest: $135,384 to $153,557 over five years (13% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

University of Washington-Seattle Campus's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 31,588 in Seattle, WA.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Allied Health Professions program score?

A score of 83/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Allied Health Professions graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

Why does University of Washington-Seattle Campus rank so high for Allied Health Professions?

The #2 ranking out of 195 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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