Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at North Country Community College

North Country Community College's allied health program lands right at the national median for first-year earnings ($54,327), but falls notably short of what most New York graduates in this field achieve—the state median is $58,470, and top programs like CUNY's Borough of Manhattan reach six figures. That $4,000 gap might not sound dramatic, but it represents about 7% less earning power than the typical New York graduate in this field, which adds up over time.

The debt picture offers some reassurance: at $20,750, it's manageable relative to that first-year salary (a 0.38 ratio is reasonable), though it does run slightly higher than both state and national norms. For a rural program in the Adirondacks, these numbers suggest adequate preparation for entry-level allied health positions, but without the stronger earning potential you'd find closer to major metropolitan areas where healthcare jobs are more competitive.

The major caveat here is sample size—with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, a few outliers could shift these numbers significantly in either direction. For families prioritizing affordability and staying in the North Country region, this program gets graduates working quickly with reasonable debt. But if your child has the option to attend a SUNY or CUNY program downstate, the earnings advantage would likely justify any additional costs or relocation.