Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Berkeley College-Woodland Park

Berkeley College-Woodland Park charges significantly more than typical allied health programs, then delivers below-average results. While graduates start with reasonable $53,000 salaries, they're carrying $26,045 in debt—substantially higher than the New Jersey median of $21,828 for this program. More concerning: earnings actually decline over the first four years to $51,829, making the debt burden harder to manage over time.

The state comparison tells the real story. Among New Jersey's 26 allied health programs, this ranks in just the 40th percentile for earnings. Meanwhile, community colleges across the state—from Bergen to Hudson County—graduate students earning $64,000 to $81,000 with similar or lower debt loads. Given that 60% of Berkeley College students receive Pell grants, the higher debt burden hits a population that can least afford it.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 isn't disastrous, but it's mediocre value when nearby community colleges offer better outcomes at lower cost. For New Jersey families, the community college route appears to deliver substantially better returns in this field without the premium price tag.