Health Professions at Nazareth University

With $27,000 in debt—which sits at the 25th percentile nationally for Health Professions bachelor's programs—Nazareth University's graduates are borrowing less than three-quarters of their peers. That's the good news. The challenge is that similar programs in New York typically produce first-year earnings around $37,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.73. This isn't alarming territory, but it means your child would be carrying debt equivalent to roughly nine months of their first year's salary.

The broader New York landscape shows significant variation in Health Professions outcomes. Excelsior University graduates earn over $52,000 in their first year, while Long Island University sits at $31,000. Nazareth's estimated position near the middle of the pack—based on peer programs in the state—suggests typical rather than exceptional early career prospects. Health Professions is an umbrella category that includes everything from health information management to medical assisting, so the specific concentration within the degree matters enormously for earning potential.

The practical question is whether your child has clarity on their exact career path. If they're targeting a specific license or credential within health professions, verify that Nazareth's program provides it and check whether those professionals command salaries above the state median. The relatively modest debt load provides some financial cushion if early earnings disappoint, but this isn't a program where the numbers suggest you can skip that due diligence.