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Allen College
Waterloo, Iowa · Private non-profit college
Address: 1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA 50703 · Phone: (319) 226-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association; Oct 2023 · Initial Accreditation.
Allen College is a private non-profit trade and career school in Waterloo, Iowa, offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and other bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Allen College carry a median debt of $18,750 and earn a median of $71,261 ten years after entry; campus completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Allen College in federal data; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 24.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $54,360 | $65,930 | $79,390 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Iowa (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $40,736 | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Allen College is a private non-profit college located in Waterloo, Iowa, in a small-city setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Its programs are accredited by multiple bodies depending on discipline, including the Higher Learning Commission, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among trade and career-focused offerings, the campus is best known for its radiology and sonography programs, which accounted for 10 completions in the most recent reporting period.
Federal data show a median debt of $18,750 among graduates and median earnings of $71,261 ten years after entry. The campus completion rate itself is not reported, though the state average completion rate is 63.6%, and no direct comparison to that state average is available in this data. About 24.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With total undergraduate enrollment of 261 and a single reported trade program family, this campus may suit students focused specifically on radiology and sonography training rather than those seeking broad program choice. Whether the format suits an adult career-changer specifically is not addressed in this data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Allen College's reported trade program family is radiology and sonography programs, with 10 completions in the most recent data. Program count in the federal trade-program dataset is listed as 1.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Allen College is accredited. Depending on program, accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Allen College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 63.6%, but a direct comparison to this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $18,750, per the College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $71,261, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Allen College is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit status generally means the school reinvests revenue into its programs rather than distributing it to shareholders, which some students weigh when comparing schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data. Contact the school at (319) 226-2000 or visit its website for specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?152798.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This data does not indicate whether the programs are structured for adult career-changers specifically. Contact the school directly to ask about scheduling and support for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completion are not reported in this data. Contact Allen College directly for guidance specific to its radiology and sonography programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Allen College by phone at (319) 226-2000 or visit its website at https://www.allencollege.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools offering the same trade is not included in this listing. Check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?152798 to compare outcomes across schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.