Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Alfred University

The earnings picture for this program shows an unusual and concerning split. First-year earnings appear strong based on New York's allied health market—similar programs across the state suggest starting salaries around $92,000. But then something dramatic happens: by year four, actual reported earnings for Alfred's graduates drop to just $42,793. That's a steep decline that runs counter to typical career progression and raises questions about whether graduates are staying in their field or finding the professional opportunities they expected.

At an estimated $27,000 in debt—matching both state and national medians for these programs—the financial picture depends entirely on which earnings trajectory proves typical. If graduates maintain earnings closer to that strong first-year estimate, the debt becomes manageable with a 0.29 ratio. But if the fourth-year figure of $42,793 better represents the norm, you're looking at a debt burden that's harder to justify, especially when top programs in New York are placing graduates in six-figure positions.

The key risk here is that you're making a decision based almost entirely on estimates and peer comparisons rather than Alfred's actual track record. The suppressed data means we can't see how this specific program's graduates actually fare in the job market. Given the dramatic earnings drop between years one and four and the lack of transparency into outcomes, you need direct answers from Alfred about graduate employment rates, licensure pass rates, and career paths before committing to this investment.