Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Eastern International College-Jersey City

Something is seriously wrong with this program. While the typical New Jersey graduate in this field earns $55,000, Eastern International's students start at just $38,000—ranking in the bottom 10% statewide. More concerning, earnings actually drop to $35,000 by year four, a pattern that's almost unheard of in healthcare fields. Compare this to Bergen Community College or County College of Morris, where graduates in the same field earn roughly double.

The $21,000 debt load seems manageable on paper, but context matters: you're borrowing near the state median to earn 37% less than what other New Jersey programs deliver. With an open-admission policy and 45% of students on Pell grants, this institution serves a vulnerable population that can least afford a program underperforming its peers by this margin. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift, but they'd need to improve dramatically to approach even average outcomes.

If your child is interested in allied health, nearly any other New Jersey option would likely serve them better. The state has 26 programs in this field, and this one ranks near the bottom while charging similar costs. That's not a gamble worth taking with your family's money.