Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Goodwin University

Goodwin University graduates in this allied health program earn substantially more than the national median—about $13,000 more in the first year—but that advantage comes at a steep price. With median debt of nearly $56,000, graduates carry almost triple the national average for this field and significantly more than Connecticut's state median of $37,700. While a first-year salary of $67,217 makes the debt theoretically manageable at first, earnings actually decline to $64,820 by year four, which is unusual for healthcare fields where experience typically commands higher pay.

Within Connecticut, this program sits at the 60th percentile for earnings—meaning graduates earn slightly less than those from Connecticut State Community College ($65,724) despite taking on considerably more debt. The math becomes harder to justify when you realize community college students in the same field start with similar salaries but half the debt burden. For a family where 48% of students qualify for Pell grants, that debt difference translates to years of additional financial pressure.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes these figures less reliable, but even accounting for variability, the debt load stands out as a red flag. If your child is set on this field, the community college option offers nearly identical earning potential with far less financial risk. Goodwin's program would need to demonstrate clearer career advantages to justify the premium.