Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at NHTI-Concord's Community College

NHTI's health sciences program starts graduates around $36,000—roughly $3,000 above the national median for associate-level allied health programs. Among New Hampshire's three schools offering this program, NHTI sits right at the state median, so you're getting typical in-state outcomes without a clear advantage over alternatives. The earnings trajectory is essentially flat, climbing just 4% over four years, which suggests these roles have limited advancement potential without additional credentials.

The manageable debt load is the real strength here. At $17,500, graduates owe about half their first-year salary—a comfortable ratio that makes the monthly payments feasible even on entry-level healthcare wages. That's notably lower than many associate programs nationally, though it's standard for New Hampshire's health programs.

The honest assessment: this represents a low-risk pathway into allied health work, but it's unlikely to deliver exceptional returns. You're trading moderate debt for moderate earnings in a field where your income at year four looks remarkably similar to year one. With only a handful of graduates in the data, these numbers could shift considerably year to year, but the pattern suggests stable, not spectacular, employment. If your student needs to start earning quickly with minimal debt, this works. If they're hoping to maximize long-term income, they'll probably need to stack credentials beyond the associate degree.