Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Goodwin University

Goodwin's Allied Health program lands squarely in the middle of Connecticut's limited options for this field, matching the state's median debt of $31,409 while earning slightly less than the state median. More concerning is the national picture: graduates here earn about $3,000 less than the typical program nationwide, placing them in just the 36th percentile. Connecticut State Community College graduates earn $6,500 more annually with comparable debt levels.

The debt burden tells an important story. At $31,409—58% higher than the national median for these programs—Goodwin's graduates face nearly a full year's salary in loans. That 0.93 debt-to-earnings ratio means working almost 12 months just to cover what you owe, before taxes. While earnings do grow 16% by year four to $39,309, you're still playing catch-up on that initial debt load. The fact that this program ranks in the 5th percentile nationally for debt suggests most schools have found ways to prepare students for similar careers at significantly lower cost.

For families considering this path, the comparison to Connecticut State Community College is hard to ignore. Unless Goodwin offers compelling advantages in scheduling, location, or support services that justify the earnings gap, the community college option delivers better value. Nearly half of Goodwin students receive Pell grants, suggesting many families here are stretching budgets—making that debt-to-earnings ratio particularly important to scrutinize.