Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Center for Ultrasound Research & Education

At first glance, this ultrasound program checks important boxes: graduates carry just $18,000 in debt and earn $50,287 within a year—well above the national median for similar certificates. That 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment. However, the New York context changes the picture significantly. This program ranks in just the 25th percentile among New York's allied health diagnostic programs, with graduates earning nearly $19,000 less than the state median of $69,080. Look at nearby programs like Center for Allied Health Education ($74,657) or even Hudson Valley Community College ($69,242)—they're producing substantially higher earners for similar credentials.

For a New York family, this matters. The program serves a significant share of Pell-eligible students (40%), so the lower debt load provides some cushion, and graduates still clear $50K right away. But they're leaving substantial earning potential on the table compared to peers at other New York institutions training for the same career field. The roughly $20,000 annual earnings gap versus the state median adds up quickly when you're starting a career.

If your child is set on ultrasound technology and this program offers unique advantages like scheduling flexibility or location, the debt is reasonable enough to make it workable. But if other New York programs are accessible, the earnings data suggests they'd be entering the job market at a notable disadvantage compared to graduates from higher-performing programs in the state.