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

Hofstra's Allied Health program produces numbers that should concern any parent considering the $26,000 price tag. First-year graduates earn just $28,542—placing them in the bottom 10% of similar New York programs—while the state median sits at $92,165. Even top CUNY programs deliver graduates earning over $90,000 right out of the gate, more than triple what Hofstra graduates see initially.

The 82% earnings jump to $51,861 by year four suggests some graduates eventually find better positions, likely after gaining licensure or certifications. But that fourth-year salary still falls dramatically short of what peers from other New York programs earn from day one. The debt load is manageable at $26,000, roughly in line with state norms, but it's still nearly equal to that disappointing first-year salary.

One critical caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so these figures might not represent typical outcomes. That said, when a program ranks in the bottom 10% statewide and bottom 5% nationally, the pattern is hard to ignore. Unless Hofstra can explain why their numbers lag so far behind comparable New York programs—and unless your child has specific reasons this program uniquely serves their goals—the alternatives speak for themselves. Several SUNY and private options deliver immediate earnings that dwarf what Hofstra graduates see even years into their careers.