by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 80 U.S. colleges awarded 2,360 degrees and certificates in Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 57% of graduates. College Factual ranks 46 schools in its 2027 Best Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing, rising to $77,808 after four years.
A degree in Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions involves the study of Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other. Any Instructional Program In Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions draws strong interest, with 2,360 degrees awarded annually. 80 colleges award other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions degrees, an average of 30 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 218.
By level, the 2,360 awards include 164 certificates, 98 associate degrees, 745 bachelor’s degrees, 1,338 master’s degrees and 9 doctorates.
Women earned 80% of other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,878 of 2,360). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,448) and Black or African American (331), and international students earned 34.
College Factual ranks 46 schools in its 2027 Best Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Schools ranking, including 18 for associate degrees, 21 for bachelor’s degrees, 13 for master’s degrees and 2 for doctorates. It also ranks other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions schools within 12 states. In all, 80 colleges offer other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions credential is the master’s degree: 1,338 of the 2,360 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 164 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 98 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 745 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,338 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 9 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions, at 19.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 19.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 16.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 15.0% |
| Master’s degree | 13.6% |
| Some college courses | 7.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, with an average median salary of $96,631; the strongest outlook belongs to Neurodiagnostic Technologists, at 14.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Technologist, Polysomnographic Technologist, Patient Services Representative and Admissions Coordinator.
The occupation related to other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions with the most projected jobs is Patient Representatives, at 3,368,169.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Representatives | 3,368,169 | 4.8% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 3,206,816 | 12.2% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 2,908,248 | 9.4% |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 1,852,560 | 14.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing their program, $77,808 after four years and $70,516 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,190 |
| 4 years | $77,808 |
| 5 years | $70,516 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions is Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, with a median salary of $153,940.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Patient Representatives | $47,419 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions has 21 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 96,114 degrees a year; the largest are Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32,528), Physician Associate/Assistant (13,743) and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (13,037). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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