Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at CUNY Hostos Community College

CUNY Hostos Community College's allied health program ranks among the top performing programs in New York and nationwide, with graduates earning nearly $80,000 just one year out—about $21,000 more than the state median and $25,000 above the national average. Among the 36 New York schools offering this program, Hostos sits in the 80th percentile for earnings while maintaining exceptionally low debt ($10,250 versus $17,750 statewide). That 0.13 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly six weeks' worth of income, an unusually favorable position for entering the workforce.

The program serves a predominantly Pell-eligible student body (63%) and still delivers outcomes that rival or exceed private institutions charging significantly more. While it doesn't quite reach the earnings of Manhattan Community College's program, Hostos graduates earn more than those from SUNY Westchester and compete effectively with neighboring Bronx Community College—all at minimal cost.

For families looking at allied health careers in New York, this program offers a rare combination: strong earning potential right out of the gate with debt that won't constrain career choices or delay financial milestones. It's particularly noteworthy that a community college program in the Bronx is outperforming three-quarters of similar programs statewide, making this an excellent value proposition for students ready to enter diagnostic or treatment fields quickly.